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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon S9500
  • Successor is Nikon S9900
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S9700 and Olympus TG-610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was introduced 3 years after the TG-610 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S9700 scores vs the TG-610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Olympus TG-610

          

          

            
 S9700 TG-610 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 38 months
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon S9700

          

          

            
 TG-610 S9700 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Olympus TG-610

          

          

            
 S9700 TG-610 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9700 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S9700 and Olympus TG-610 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S9700 vs the TG-610.
Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and TG-610 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9700 and TG-610.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S9700 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent S9700 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

            Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography details
37
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 provides face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon S9700 Street photography features
Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (232g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S9700 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography features
53
 amazing zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 weather sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S9700 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography features
69
 lighter than competition (232g)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 great reach (750mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.7)
64
 weather sealing
 resolution is good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
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 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.7)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 weather sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 terrible battery pack (210 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S9700 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging factors
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (232 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.7)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no mic socket
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic port
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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Olympus TG-610
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Olympus TG-610
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9700 Olympus TG-610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-02-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 232g (0.51 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 300 photos 210 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $223