Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-610
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91 Imaging
35 Features
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Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Successor is Nikon S9300
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced January 2011
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The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon S9100 versus Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S9100 was brought out 7 months after the TG-610 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S9100 matches up versus the TG-610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Olympus TG-610
| S9100 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon S9100
| TG-610 | S9100 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Olympus TG-610
| S9100 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S9100 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S9100 versus Olympus TG-610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S9100 versus the TG-610.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and TG-610 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and TG-610.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-610 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent S9100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography features
manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Nikon S9100 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Street photography factors
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Nikon S9100 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Nikon S9100
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
lighter than competition (214 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (270 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
environment sealing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (214g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Olympus TG-610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Olympus TG-610 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214g (0.47 lbs) | 190g (0.42 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
| 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 | 270 photos | 210 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $329 | $223 |