Nikon S9100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S9100 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched but the S9100 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The S9100 was released 17 months earlier than the XZ-2 iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the S9100 scores vs the XZ-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9100 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S9100 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S9100 provides exterior 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) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S9100 vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and XZ-2 iHS is 91 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and XZ-2 iHS.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The S9100 has got the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged S9100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.