• 1/2.7 inch 21.7mm2
  • 1.2 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 115.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon CoolPix 900 advantages over Olympus TG-6

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.20 vs 1.54 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    115 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away

Olympus TG-6 advantages over Nikon CoolPix 900

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.7 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs No
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.4
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    253g vs 420g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    12.0 vs 1.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 38 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 1/4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    20.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/750 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Canon A590 IS

Nikon CoolPix 900
Canon A590 IS
  • $800
  • 1/2.7 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Newer
  • $219
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Less expensive
Olympus TG-6
Canon A590 IS
  • $466
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $219
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Fujifilm X20

Nikon CoolPix 900
Fujifilm X20
  • $800
  • 1/2.7 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $900
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Olympus TG-6
Fujifilm X20
  • $466
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $900
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Fujifilm X30

Nikon CoolPix 900
Fujifilm X30
  • $800
  • 1/2.7 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $499
  • 2/3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
Olympus TG-6
Fujifilm X30
  • $466
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $499
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Olympus TG-4

Nikon CoolPix 900
Olympus TG-4
  • $800
  • 1/2.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $379
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Waterproof
Olympus TG-6
Olympus TG-4
  • $466
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $379
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compared to Olympus TG-5

Nikon CoolPix 900
Olympus TG-5
  • $800
  • 1/2.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Focus peaking
Olympus TG-6
Olympus TG-5
  • $466
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More dots on screen
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
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