Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was launched 13 months after the TG-850 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S9900 scores vs the TG-850 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S9900 comes with external 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 TG-850 iHS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S9900 versus the TG-850 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and TG-850 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S9900 and TG-850 iHS.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern S9900 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.