Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Comparison

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Nikon S6100

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Olympus TG-850 iHS

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Nikon S6100, which was introduced in February 2011 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Olympus TG-850 iHS, which was introduced in January 2014 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, S6100 is 3 years older than TG-850 iHS. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-02-09

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200

28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

1 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

175g. 98 x 58 x 27 mm

Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-01-29

16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 6400

21-105 mm F3.5-5.7 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Tilting Screen

7 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

240fps High-Speed Video

Built-in Wireless

218g. 110 x 64 x 28 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S6100 over Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS

Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Weight	175 g vs 218 g	43 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele	196mm vs 105mm	91 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	7× vs 5×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele	5.60 vs 5.70	faster lens at tele

Reasons to choose Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS over Nikon Coolpix S6100

Wireless Connection	Yes vs None	Better connectivity
LCD Screen	Tilting vs Fixed Type	Flexible shooting positions
Max ISO	6.400 vs 3.200	100% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting	7.0fps vs 1.0fps	6 fps faster
Battery Life	330 shots vs 210 shots	120 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide	21mm vs 28mm	7 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	3.50 vs 3.70	faster lens at wide
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS

External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution	460k dots vs 460k dots	Low resolution screens
Manual Exposure	No vs No	No manual exposure control

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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S6100 has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 27 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.06″) and weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-850 iHS has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 28 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.09″) and weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS. Nikon S6100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 12mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 1mm thinner than Olympus TG-850 iHS.

Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS.

Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS.

Top View Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon S6100 is significantly lighter (43g ) than the Olympus TG-850 iHS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

S6100

TG-850 iHS

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

S6100

TG-850 iHS

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Olympus TG-850 iHS features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Nikon S6100 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-850 iHS.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS have 1/2.3-inch sized 16.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the S6100 and TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS Cameras

Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S6100 features a 28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 7× zoom lens whereas Olympus TG-850 iHS features a 21-105 mm F3.5-5.7 5× zoom lens.

Olympus TG-850 iHS has 7mm wider coverage than the Nikon S6100. At f3.50, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon S6100 has 91mm longer reach than the Olympus TG-850 iHS. At f5.60, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S6100

TG-850 iHS

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S6100

TG-850 iHS

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S6100

TG-850 iHS

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S6100

TG-850 iHS

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon S6100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-850 iHS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon S6100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Olympus TG-850 iHS for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.70
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
21 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Nikon S6100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-850 iHS for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
196 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
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Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Unknown Focus Points
105 mm Tele Lens
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.70
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Nikon S6100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus TG-850 iHS for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
175g
7.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
218g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon S6100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-850 iHS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Environmental Sealings
21 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS scores compare:

Nikon S6100

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #184 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #749 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Olympus TG-850 iHS

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #93 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #554 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Olympus TG-850 iHS has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon S6100 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Nikon S6100 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix S6100	Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Brand	Nikon	Olympus
Announced	2011-02-09	2014-01-29
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	4616 x 3464
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	125 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-196 mm (7×)	21-105 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.7-5.6	F3.5-5.7
Macro Focus Range	3cm	n/a
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Tilting
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	460k dots	460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.50 m	n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	7.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, Motion JPEG	H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Yes
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	175g	218g
Dimensions	98 x 58 x 27mm	110 x 64 x 28mm
Battery Life	210 shots	330 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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