Nikon S6900 vs Olympus TG-870

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S6900 vs Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was launched 11 months prior to the TG-870 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the S6900 grades against the TG-870 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6900 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6900 Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6900 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus TG-870 has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S6900 versus the TG-870.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and TG-870 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6900 and TG-870.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6900 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.