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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-1 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
  • Superseded the Nikon S9100
  • New Model is Nikon S9500
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 S9300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was unveiled 3 months after the TG-1 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S9300 matches up vs the TG-1 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S9300 TG-1 iHS 
Screen resolution921k610kClearer screen (+311k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon S9300

 TG-1 iHS S9300 

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S9300 TG-1 iHS 
RevealedJuly 2012May 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 features exterior measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S9300 compared to the TG-1 iHS.

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and TG-1 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9300 to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography factors
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resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography info
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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)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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good battery pack (350 shots)
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9300 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-07-16 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.9 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 350 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI90B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $249 $399