Nikon S9500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S9500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was brought out 9 months after the TG-1 iHS so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S9500 scores vs the TG-1 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S9500 and the TG-1 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and TG-1 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and TG-1 iHS.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S9500 to produce extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent S9500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.