Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-320 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-320

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

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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-320 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-320, which was introduced in January 2012 is a Waterproof camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is only 11 months difference between S6100 and TG-320 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-320 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-320 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-01-10

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 1600

28-102 mm F3.5-5.1 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

2.7" Fixed Type Screen

1 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

155g. 96 x 63 x 23 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-320 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S6100 over Olympus TG-320

Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 14 MP	14% more pixels
Max ISO	3.200 vs 1.600	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	460k dots vs 230k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Battery Life	210 shots vs 150 shots	60 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Tele	196mm vs 102mm	94 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	7× vs 3.6×	more flexible focal coverage

Reasons to choose Olympus TG-320 over Nikon Coolpix S6100

Weight	155 g vs 175 g	20 g lighter
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Wide	3.50 vs 3.70	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	5.10 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	5.8m vs 4.5m	1.3m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area	2.04µm² vs 1.76µm²	15% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Olympus TG-320

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Sensor-shift	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 TG-320

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
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 Size	3" vs 2.7"	Small display
LCD Screen Resolution	460k dots vs 230k dots	Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	1.0fps vs 1.0fps	Slow shooting speeds
Manual Exposure	No vs No	No manual exposure control

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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-320: 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-320 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-320 has external dimensions of 96 x 63 x 23 mm (3.78 x 2.48 x 0.91″) and weighs 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-320. Olympus TG-320 is 2mm narrower and 4mm thinner than Nikon S6100 but it is also 5mm taller.

Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-320 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-320.

Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-320 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-320.

Top View Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-320 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Olympus TG-320 is 20g lighter than the Nikon S6100 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

S6100

TG-320

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

S6100

TG-320

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon S6100's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus TG-320's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-320: Sensor Comparison

Nikon S6100 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Olympus TG-320 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features TruePic III+ processor.

Below you can see the S6100 and TG-320 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-320 Cameras

Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-320 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Olympus TG-320 has 15% larger pixel area (2.04µm² vs 1.76µm²) compared to Nikon S6100, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-320 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S6100 features a 28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 7× zoom lens whereas Olympus TG-320 features a 28-102 mm F3.5-5.1 3.6× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.50, Olympus TG-320 is faster than Nikon S6100 at this focal length. On the tele end, Nikon S6100 has 94mm longer reach than the Olympus TG-320. However, with a max aperture of f5.10, Olympus TG-320 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S6100

TG-320

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S6100

TG-320

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S6100

TG-320

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S6100

TG-320

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-320 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-320 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-320 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: 14.0MP
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-320 for Street Photography

GOOD

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
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
No Manual Focus Mode
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Nikon S6100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-320 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
Environmental Sealings
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
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 150 shots
102 mm Tele Lens
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Nikon S6100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus TG-320 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
155g
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
3.6X Optical Zoom
Read the details

Nikon S6100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-320 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
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
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-320: 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-320, 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-320 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-320

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #133 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #634 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Olympus TG-320 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-320 vs Nikon S6100 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix S6100	Olympus TG-320
Brand	Nikon	Olympus
Announced	2011-02-09	2012-01-10
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CCD
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	14 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	4288 x 3216
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	1,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	80 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×)	28-102 mm (3.6×)
Max Aperture	F3.7-5.6	F3.5-5.1
Macro Focus Range	3cm	3cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	2.7"
Resolution	460k dots	230k 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	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.50 m	5.80 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	1.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1280 x 720
Video Formats	MPEG-4, Motion JPEG	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	175g	155g
Dimensions	98 x 58 x 27mm	96 x 63 x 23mm
Battery Life	210 shots	150 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction