Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Olympus Tough TG-870

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Olympus Tough TG-870 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus Tough TG-870 ×
Nikon Coolpix S9900 ×
General
ModelOlympus Tough TG-870Nikon Coolpix S9900
BrandOlympusNikon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberTG-870S9900
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20162015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)113112
Width (mm)2840
Height (mm)6466
Weight (g)221289
Waterproof+-
Waterproof depth (m)15-
PredecessorOlympus TG-860-
Successor-Nikon A900
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerBSI CMOS-
Effective megapixels (MP)1616
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNone-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)77
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 480x360
  • 640x360
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 854x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)240120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV/H.264 with stereo sound (AVI/Motion JPEG for HS movies)MOV (video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus Lens; 10 elements in 8 groups with 5 aspherical elementsZoom-Nikkor VR ED lens; 13 elements in 11 groups (3 ED elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)21.00 - 105.0025.00 - 750.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.005.00 - 135.00
Zoom ratio (x)530
Aperture range (f)0.10 - 0.290.16 - 0.27
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1050
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 10-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Spot AF, AF TrackingContrast Detection: Face priority, manual with 99 focus areas, center, subject tracking, Target Finding AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)125125
Iso settingsAuto, High, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *Available when using PASM modes
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent1
  • incandescent
  • one-touch
  • sunny
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/4000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot MeteringMatrix, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesSuper Macro, Sportcam, Panorama, Self Portrait, Scene Modes (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Interval Shooting, Live CompositeSmart Portrait, Backlighting, Beach, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • led
  • off
  • off cameras wireless flash supported
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO1600: W:0.12m-4.0m/ T:0.1m-2.5mAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.0m (1ft. 8 in. to 19 ft.) [T]: 1.5 to 3.5m (5 ft. to 11 ft.)
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)37473
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps++
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
-
Connections (extended)
  • audio/video output
  • dc input)
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • built-in gps
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)77
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)75
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300300
Battery life, video (minutes)90-
Battery form factorProprietary LI-50BProprietary EN-EL12
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software
  • olympus viewer software cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os x10.5+
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2 / 7/ 8 / 8.1
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Available in black only.



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