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Comparison of Nikon J4 and Olympus Tough TG-6 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus Tough TG-6 ×
Nikon J4 ×
General
ModelOlympus Tough TG-6Nikon J4
BrandOlympusNikon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberTG-6J4
Camera formatCompactCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20192014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)113100
Width (mm)3229
Height (mm)6660
Weight (g)253317
Waterproof+-
Waterproof depth (m)15-
PredecessorOlympus TG-5-
Successor-Nikon J5
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerBSI CMOS-
Effective megapixels (MP)1218.4
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.07116.16
Sensor width (mm)6.1713.2
Sensor height (mm)4.558.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.542.52
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-2.7
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score-53
Dxo color depth score (bit)-20.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-10.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-426
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 720(0.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1280 x 852(1.1 mp 3:2)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2400 x 2400(5.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3000 x 3000(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3200 x 1800(5.8 mp 16:9)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 3216 x 2144(6.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 2250(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2668(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 960 x 960(0.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1536 x 4800(7.4 mp other)
  • 1536 x 9600(14.7 mp other)
  • 2608 x 1744(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3920 x 2616(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4800 x 920(4.4 mp other)
  • 5232 x 3488(18.2 mp 3:2)
  • 9600 x 920(8.8 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (12-bit lossless compression)
  • raw+jpeg
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
Continuous-mode (fps)2060
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x360
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 416x144
  • 768x288
Movie max framerate (fps)4801,200
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264) with stereo soundMOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Nikon 1
LensOlympus Lens, 9 lenses in 7 groups, with dual aspheric elements and 2 ED elements1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 100.0027.00 - 81.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 18.0010.00 - 30.00
Zoom ratio (x)43
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.500.06 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1020
Filter thread (mm)40-
Thread typevia converter adapter-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type25-point Contrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iES, Spot AF, AF Tracking, AF Target SelectionHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areas
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,036,800
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100160
Iso settingsAuto (100 - 1600 with customizable upper limit from 100 to 12800), 100 - 12800Auto, 160 - 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom (kelvin setting)
  • deep)
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • mid-range
  • one-touch (4)
  • shadow
  • sunny
  • underwater (shallow
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom); all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/16000 - 30
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot MeteringMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modes2 Custom Settings, Underwater (Snapshot, Wide, Macro, Microscope, HDR), Microscope Mode (Microscope, Focus StackingScene Mode: Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up; Creative palette, HDR, Easy Panorama, Soft
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • flash off
  • led on
  • manual (1/1 (full) - 1/64)
  • red eye reduction
  • red-eye slow sync. (1st curtain)
  • remote control
  • slow sync. (1st curtain)
  • auto
  • auto + red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • fill flash + slow sync
  • off
  • rear curtain + slow sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow sync
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-5
Flash range descriptionISO 1600: 7.9m / 25.9 ft at wide angle, 3.1m / 10.2 ft at full telephotoRange is lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)-1/60
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (12-bit lossless compression)
  • raw+jpeg
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • raw+jpg
Included memory (MB)-0
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.38-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.38-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2060
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)27-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)20-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)18-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)20-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)15-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.15-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.18-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.08-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.29-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.04-
Startup time (s)0.9-
Play -> record time (s)0.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)340300
Battery life, video (minutes)50-
Battery form factorProprietary LI-92BProprietary EN-EL22
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-92B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL22 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software-
  • viewnx 2
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in red or black.Available in white, black, silver, or metallic orange.



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