Nikon S6900 vs Olympus TG-860

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S6900 versus Olympus TG-860, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was brought out about the same time to the TG-860 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S6900 scores versus the TG-860 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6900 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6900 Gallery & Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6900 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6900 versus Olympus TG-860 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S6900 against the TG-860.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6900 and TG-860 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6900 and TG-860.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images however you really should factor the age of the products into consideration.