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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 1s

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Olympus Stylus 1s front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 1s Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 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
Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Olympus 1s

 S9100 1s 

Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Nikon S9100

 1s S9100 
IntroducedApril 2015July 2011Fresher by 45 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Olympus 1s

 S9100 1s 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 1s size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and 1s is 91 and 79 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 1s top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 1s sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 1s Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
Portrait photography with Olympus 1s
33
focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
manual focus
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography highlights
Olympus 1s Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9100
Sports photography with Olympus 1s
36
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (450 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 1s as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition (214 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (270 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
great battery life (450 shots)
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography details
Olympus 1s Landscape photography details
40
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (450 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging info
Olympus 1s Vlogging info
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Olympus 1s
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Olympus Stylus 1s
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
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