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Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52
Nikon 1 J3 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 J2
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 J4
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon 1 J3 and Olympus TG-610, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty close but the 1 J3 (1") and TG-610 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The 1 J3 was launched 2 years after the TG-610 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 1 J3 grades against the TG-610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Olympus TG-610

 1 J3 TG-610 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2011Newer by 36 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon 1 J3

 TG-610 1 J3 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Olympus TG-610

 1 J3 TG-610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J3 comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 J3 compared to the TG-610.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and TG-610 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J3 and TG-610.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The 1 J3 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern 1 J3 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
59
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Street photography details
Olympus TG-610 Street photography details
70
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 J3
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
58
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (220 shots)
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (201g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
low battery (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J3
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
64
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery (220 CIPA)
43
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J3
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
30
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (201g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J3 and Olympus TG-610
 Nikon 1 J3Olympus TG-610
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon 1 J3 Olympus TG-610
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2013-11-30 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 135 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 13 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/60 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 420 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 210 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $170 $223