Olympus SP-100 vs Nikon S6900

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Olympus SP-100 vs Nikon S6900

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon S6900 Review.

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Differences

Olympus SP-100 advantages over Nikon S6900

Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
More telephoto lens reach
1,200 mm vs 300 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

330 vs 180 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Longer exposure
30 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Nikon S6900 advantages over Olympus SP-100

Less expensive
$230 vs $400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Thinner
27 mm vs 133 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
181g vs 589g
Lighter weight
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1700 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Olympus SP-100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm SL1000

$600
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Shoots 60p video

$650
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Nikon S6900

Fujifilm SL1000

$500
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$650
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon S6900 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Olympus SP-100

Panasonic ZS25

$600
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

$470
1/2.33 inch

Thinner
Lighter weight

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS25

Nikon S6900

Panasonic ZS25

$500
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$470
1/2.33 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic ZS25

Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Olympus SP-100

Panasonic FZ70

$600
1/2.3 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Slow-motion videos

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ70

Nikon S6900

Panasonic FZ70

$500
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$660
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

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Compared to Samsung WB2200F

Olympus SP-100

Samsung WB2200F

$600
1/2.3 inch

Less shutter lag
Shoots 60p video

$675
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB2200F

Nikon S6900

Samsung WB2200F

$500
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$675
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon S6900 vs Samsung WB2200F

Compared to Nikon S810c

Olympus SP-100

Nikon S810c

$600
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

$350
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Nikon S810c

Nikon S6900

Nikon S810c

$500
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$350
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Longer stills battery life

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