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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-1 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-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S9100 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was announced 9 months earlier than the TG-1 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S9100 scores versus the TG-1 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S9100 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution921k610kCrisper screen (+311k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon S9100

 TG-1 iHS S9100 
RevealedMay 2012July 2011Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S9100 TG-1 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S9100 has got outside measurements 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-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S9100 and the TG-1 iHS.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and TG-1 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and TG-1 iHS.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S9100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography advice
32
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (214g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography features
36
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than others in class (214g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (270 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery life (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
39
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
46
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
great battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI90B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $329 $399