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Nikon S9500 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9300
  • Updated by Nikon S9700
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
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Nikon S9500 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S9500 vs Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was unveiled 7 years before the TG-6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S9500 matches up versus the TG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Olympus TG-6

 S9500 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon S9500

 TG-6 S9500 
AnnouncedMay 2019January 2013Newer by 76 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution1040k614kCrisper display (+426k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Olympus TG-6

 S9500 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S9500 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S9500 vs Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S9500 against the TG-6.

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and TG-6 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S9500 and TG-6.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S9500 to render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged S9500 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography features
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
47
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (550mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (230 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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great battery life (340 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
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pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
57
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (340 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9500
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
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pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (253g)
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Nikon S9500 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Olympus TG-6
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9500 Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-29 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-550mm (22.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.5 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 253g (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 230 pictures 340 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $449