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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Renewed by Nikon S9300
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
Photography Glossary

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S9100 versus Olympus TG-5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the TG-5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S9100 matches up against the TG-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Olympus TG-5

 S9100 TG-5 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Nikon S9100

 TG-5 S9100 
LaunchedMay 2017July 2011More modern by 70 months

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Olympus TG-5

 S9100 TG-5 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9100 comes with physical 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 TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Nikon S9100 versus Olympus TG-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S9100 and the TG-5.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and TG-5 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and TG-5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files however you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S9100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
has face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (214g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
36
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (270 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery life (340 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (250g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography highlights
39
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (270 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
57
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (340 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9100
Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (250g)
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Olympus TG-5
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Olympus Tough TG-5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic VIII
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
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 distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 340 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $449