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Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2012
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Nikon L610 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L610 was unveiled 5 months before the TG-830 iHS so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L610 grades against the TG-830 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 L610 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon L610

 TG-830 iHS L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 L610 TG-830 iHS 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2013Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the L610 compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L610 and TG-830 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L610
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
45
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (120 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (240 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (120 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (120 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
45
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L610Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-08-09 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 gr (0.53 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 photos 300 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $0