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Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
79 Imaging
32 Features
28 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Refreshed by Nikon L110
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and TG-310 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was manufactured 23 months before the TG-310 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L100 scores versus the TG-310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus TG-310

          

          

            
 L100 TG-310 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon L100

          

          

            
 TG-310 L100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus TG-310

          

          

            
 L100 TG-310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the L100 versus the TG-310.
Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and TG-310 is 79 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and TG-310.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

            Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Nikon L100 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
25
 you can focus manually
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Nikon L100 Street photography details
Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
49
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
32
 excellent zoom range (28-420mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (150 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon L100 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
55
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 long reach (420mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 environment proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 terrible battery (150 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon L100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography highlights
38
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
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 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 terrible battery (150 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon L100 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
25
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
 missing mic socket
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone port
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Olympus TG-310
 Nikon Coolpix L100Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Olympus TG-310
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 360 grams (0.79 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 150 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $0