Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Launched February 2016
- Replacement is Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced January 2014

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon A900 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A900 was launched 2 years after the TG-850 iHS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A900 grades versus the TG-850 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
A900 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 26 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Nikon A900
TG-850 iHS | A900 |
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Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
A900 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Nikon A900 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A900 compared to the TG-850 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and TG-850 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and TG-850 iHS.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent A900 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2016-02-23 | 2014-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4616 x 3464 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 1/2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Yes |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289 gr (0.64 lbs) | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 330 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $400 | $250 |