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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9300
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S9100 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was launched 6 months before the TG-820 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S9100 matches up vs the TG-820 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 S9100 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Nikon S9100

 TG-820 iHS S9100 
Screen resolution1030k921kSharper screen (+109k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 S9100 TG-820 iHS 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9100 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S9100 versus the TG-820 iHS.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and TG-820 iHS is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S9100 and TG-820 iHS.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos though you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography details
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manual focus
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9100
Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (214g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9100
Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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lighter than competitors in class (214g)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (270 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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weather sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging factors
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,030k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images 220 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $329 $500