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Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-860
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Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S1100pj and Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was introduced 6 years prior to the TG-870 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1100pj grades versus the TG-870 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Olympus TG-870

 S1100pj TG-870 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Nikon S1100pj

 TG-870 S1100pj 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2010More modern by 65 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Olympus TG-870

 S1100pj TG-870 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1100pj features external measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus TG-870 has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S1100pj versus the TG-870.

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1100pj and TG-870 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1100pj and TG-870.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-870 to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1100pj is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography advice
Olympus TG-870 Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (180g)
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Sports photography info
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (300 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography advice
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (180g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
good battery power (300 per charge)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (21mm)
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1100pj
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
quite wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery power (300 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging information
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging information
29
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (180 grams)
32
quite wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
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Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Olympus TG-870
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjOlympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2016-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $399 $280