Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-2 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
- Announced February 2015
- Old Model is Nikon S9700
(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
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").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
S9900 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | June 2013 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 610k | Crisper display (+311k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon S9900
TG-2 iHS | S9900 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
S9900 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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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 |