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Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Refreshed by Nikon A1000
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Nikon A900 and Olympus TG-4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A900 was introduced 11 months later than the TG-4 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A900 grades against the TG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus TG-4

 A900 TG-4 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016April 2015More recent by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon A900

 TG-4 A900 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus TG-4

 A900 TG-4 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon A900 features external dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A900 against the TG-4.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and TG-4 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and TG-4.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher A900 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography highlights
40
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography features
Olympus TG-4 Street photography features
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (380 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
74
good battery (380 per charge)
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (247 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography factors
49
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than average (247g)
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Olympus TG-4
 Nikon Coolpix A900Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2016-02-23 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 380 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $379