Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 1s
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 1s Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched July 2011
- Replacement is Nikon S9300
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Replaced the Olympus 1
Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 1s Overview
Let's look closer at the Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the 1s (12MP) is pretty similar but the S9100 (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe S9100 was launched 4 years earlier than the 1s and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S9100 matches up against the 1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 1s Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Olympus Stylus 1s. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Olympus 1s
S9100 | 1s |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Nikon S9100
1s | S9100 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | July 2011 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Olympus 1s
S9100 | 1s | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 1s Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9100 has external measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1s has measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 1s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S9100 vs the 1s.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and 1s is 91 and 79 respectively.
Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 1s Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and 1s.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The S9100 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more challenging. The older S9100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 1s Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Olympus Stylus 1s | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Olympus Stylus 1s |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2015-04-13 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) | 402 grams (0.89 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 270 pictures | 450 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $329 | $699 |