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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon S9300
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon S9100 versus Olympus TG-6, one being 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-6 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was unveiled 8 years prior to the TG-6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S9100 grades versus the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Olympus TG-6

 S9100 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon S9100

 TG-6 S9100 
LaunchedMay 2019July 2011More recent by 95 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Olympus TG-6

 S9100 TG-6 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S9100 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S9100 versus Olympus TG-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S9100 and the TG-6.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and TG-6 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and TG-6.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older S9100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography details
Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (214 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
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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
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (270 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
47
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography factors
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lighter than others (214g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (270 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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great battery power (340 shots)
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (270 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Olympus TG-6
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2019-05-22
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 resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 253 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 340 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $449