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Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Nikon L100
  • Newer Model is Nikon L120
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L110 was announced 11 months prior to the TG-310 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L110 scores versus the TG-310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Olympus TG-310

 L110 TG-310 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon L110

 TG-310 L110 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Olympus TG-310

 L110 TG-310 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the L110 compared to the TG-310.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and TG-310 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and TG-310.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older L110 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L110
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (155g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography features
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography details
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (155g)
environment proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
35
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging features
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Olympus TG-310
 Nikon Coolpix L110Olympus TG-310
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Olympus TG-310
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-03 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 13.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406 gr (0.90 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" 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 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $0