Nikon S9900 vs Olympus E-PM1
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Nikon S9900 vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
- Announced February 2015
- Superseded the Nikon S9700
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Released November 2011
- Replacement is Olympus E-PM2
Nikon S9900 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon S9900 and Olympus E-PM1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the S9900 (1/2.3") and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The S9900 was unveiled 3 years after the E-PM1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S9900 scores against the E-PM1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S9900 vs Olympus E-PM1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Olympus PEN E-PM1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Olympus E-PM1
S9900 | E-PM1 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | November 2011 | More modern by 40 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Nikon S9900
E-PM1 | S9900 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Olympus E-PM1
S9900 | E-PM1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S9900 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon S9900 features outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM1 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S9900 and Olympus E-PM1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S9900 versus the E-PM1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and E-PM1 is 88 and 89 respectively.
Nikon S9900 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9900 and E-PM1.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S9900 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon S9900 will render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern S9900 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S9900 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2011-11-23 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289 gr (0.64 pounds) | 265 gr (0.58 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 499 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $300 | $499 |