Nikon D1H vs Olympus TG-4
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Nikon D1H vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
- Revealed September 2001
- Successor is Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
- New Model is Olympus TG-5
Nikon D1H vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon D1H and Olympus TG-4, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the D1H (3MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the D1H (APS-C) and TG-4 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe D1H was introduced 14 years before the TG-4 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D1H being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D1H matches up versus the TG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon D1H vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D1H and Olympus Tough TG-4. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D1H Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Olympus TG-4
D1H | TG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon D1H
TG-4 | D1H | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | September 2001 | More modern by 165 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 130k | Clearer screen (+330k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D1H and Olympus TG-4
D1H | TG-4 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon D1H vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D1H comes with outside measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D1H and Olympus TG-4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D1H against the TG-4.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D1H and TG-4 is 51 and 90 respectively.
Nikon D1H vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D1H and TG-4.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D1H using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-4 will deliver more detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged D1H is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Nikon D1H vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D1H vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Nikon D1H | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon D1H | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2001-09-19 | 2015-04-13 |
Body design | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 367.4mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 2000 x 1312 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 309 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 130k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1200g (2.65 lb) | 247g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $5,130 | $379 |