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Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Nikon A900
(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
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 A900 TG-850 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2014Newer by 26 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Nikon A900

 TG-850 iHS A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 A900 TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography details
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
56
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography information
74
lighter than competition (289g)
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
72
good battery life (330 CIPA)
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
relatively wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery life (330 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
33
relatively wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix A900Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
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