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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-1 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-1 iHS

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

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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-1 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-1 iHS, which was introduced in May 2012 is a Waterproof camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is 15 months difference between S6100 and TG-1 iHS so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger TG-1 iHS, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-1 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-1 iHS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-05-08
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in GPS
  • 230g. 112 x 67 x 30 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-1 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 Tough TG-1 iHS
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Weight
175 g vs 230 g 55 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
196mm vs 100mm 96 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
7× vs 4x more flexible focal coverage


Reasons to choose Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS over Nikon Coolpix S6100
GPS
BuiltIn vs None track your location
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
610k dots vs 460k dots 32% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
3.0fps vs 1.0fps 2 fps faster
Battery Life
350 shots vs 210 shots 140 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 28mm 3 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.00 vs 3.70 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
2.38µm2 vs 1.76µm2 35% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
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 Tough TG-1 iHS
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
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-1 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-1 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-1 iHS has external dimensions of 112 x 67 x 30 mm (4.41 x 2.64 x 1.18″) and weighs 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS. Nikon S6100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 14mm narrower, 9mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Olympus TG-1 iHS.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS.
Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-1 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 (55g ) than the Olympus TG-1 iHS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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S6100
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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of TG-1 iHS, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to S6100.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS: 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-1 iHS has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features TruePic VI processor.

Below you can see the S6100 and TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS Cameras


Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-1 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. On the other hand, since Olympus TG-1 iHS has 35% larger pixel area (2.38µm2 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-1 iHS Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S6100 features a 28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 7× zoom lens whereas Olympus TG-1 iHS features a 25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 4x zoom lens.

Olympus TG-1 iHS has 3mm wider coverage than the Nikon S6100. At f2.00, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon S6100 has 96mm longer reach than the Olympus TG-1 iHS. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Olympus TG-1 iHS is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S6100
TG-1 iHS
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S6100
TG-1 iHS
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S6100
TG-1 iHS
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S6100
TG-1 iHS
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-1 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-1 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: 12.0MP
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-1 iHS 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
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
25 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-1 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
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: 3.0fps
Unknown Focus Points
100 mm Tele Lens
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Nikon S6100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus TG-1 iHS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
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
230g
Environmental Sealings
4.0X 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-1 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
Built-in GPS
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
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-1 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-1 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-1 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-1 iHS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #224 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #808 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Nikon S6100 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Olympus TG-1 iHS in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Nikon S6100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix S6100 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Brand Nikon Olympus
Announced 2011-02-09 2012-05-08
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 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 100 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×) 25-100 mm (4x)
Max Aperture F3.7-5.6 F2.0-4.9
Macro Focus Range 3cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 460k dots 610k 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 n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 3.0 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
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 175g 230g
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm 112 x 67 x 30mm
Battery Life 210 shots 350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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