Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Released January 2014

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon L610 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The L610 was manufactured 17 months prior to the TG-850 iHS making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the L610 matches up versus the TG-850 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L610 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
L610 | TG-850 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Nikon L610
TG-850 iHS | L610 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 17 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon L610 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
L610 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 has got external measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Nikon L610 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the L610 vs the TG-850 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and TG-850 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and TG-850 iHS.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged L610 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L610 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-08-09 | 2014-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4616 x 3464 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 1/2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 240g (0.53 lbs) | 218g (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 | 120 photographs | 330 photographs |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $150 | $250 |