Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
- Launched February 2015
- Old Model is Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Released May 2012
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The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S9900 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S9900 scores versus the TG-1 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
| S9900 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | May 2012 | Newer by 34 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 610k | Clearer screen (+311k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon S9900
| TG-1 iHS | S9900 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
| S9900 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9900 enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S9900 compared to the TG-1 iHS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and TG-1 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and TG-1 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9900 to render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger S9900 provides an edge in sensor technology.
Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2012-05-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic VI |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 289 gr (0.64 lbs) | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photos | 350 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | LI90B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $300 | $399 |