Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S9700 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was unveiled 14 months after the TG-830 iHS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S9700 grades vs the TG-830 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Olympus TG-830 iHS. The full galleries are available at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9700 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9700 and Olympus TG-830 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S9700 compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S9700 and TG-830 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S9700 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent S9700 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.