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Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon S9700
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was released 20 months later than the TG-2 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S9900 matches up against the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 S9900 TG-2 iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2015June 2013Fresher by 20 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k610kCrisper display (+311k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon S9900

 TG-2 iHS S9900 

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 S9900 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9900 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S9900 compared to the TG-2 iHS.

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and TG-2 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S9900 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S9900 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger S9900 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography factors
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9900
Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
77
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
47
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9900
Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
73
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of external mic support
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S9900 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2015-02-10 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 350 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $380