Nikon A100 vs Olympus TG-870

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon A100 versus Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and TG-870 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A100 was introduced about the same time to the TG-870 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A100 matches up versus the TG-870 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A100 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A100 Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon A100 features external measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-870 has sizing of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Nikon A100 versus Olympus TG-870 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A100 compared to the TG-870.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and TG-870 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and TG-870.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon A100 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively.