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Nikon D4 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69
Nikon D4 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon D4 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3S
  • Successor is Nikon D4s
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon D4 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon D4 versus Olympus TG-320, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D4 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively close but the D4 (Full frame) and TG-320 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The D4 was revealed at a similar time to the TG-320 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D4 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the D4 matches up vs the TG-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Olympus TG-320

 D4 TG-320 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon D4

 TG-320 D4 

Common features in the Nikon D4 and Olympus TG-320

 D4 TG-320 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon D4 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D4 provides external measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D4 compared to the TG-320.

Nikon D4 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D4 and TG-320 is 50 and 94 respectively.

Nikon D4 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D4 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D4 and TG-320.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D4 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D4 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon D4 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon D4 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D4 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D4 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D4 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
56
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D4 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D4 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography highlights
59
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
weather proofing
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (150 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D4 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography highlights
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (150 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D4 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Nikon D4 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D4 and Olympus TG-320
 Nikon D4Olympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D4 Olympus TG-320
Type Pro DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4928 x 3280 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD with brightness control TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1340g (2.95 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2965 not tested
Other
Battery life 2600 images 150 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL18 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CompactFlash, XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two 1
Launch price $4,500 $0