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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon S9300 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was unveiled 5 months before the TG-830 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S9300 scores against the TG-830 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 S9300 TG-830 iHS 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon S9300

 TG-830 iHS S9300 

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 S9300 TG-830 iHS 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 features outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has sizing of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S9300 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S9300 versus the TG-830 iHS.

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and TG-830 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and TG-830 iHS.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of images although you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging info
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S9300 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-07-16 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 200 shots 300 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $0