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Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
74 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon L810 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was revealed 24 months prior to the TG-850 iHS making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the L810 grades against the TG-850 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

          

          

            
 L810 TG-850 iHS 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Nikon L810

          

          

            
 TG-850 iHS L810 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

          

          

            
 L810 TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L810 has got external dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Nikon L810 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the L810 versus the TG-850 iHS.
Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and TG-850 iHS is 74 and 91 respectively.
Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and TG-850 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should really take the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more aged L810 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

            Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Nikon L810 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography info
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 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
35
 MP count good (16MP)
 features face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Nikon L810 Street photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography info
48
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
69
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Nikon L810 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography info
44
 amazing zoom range (23-585mm  25.4 x zoom)
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 slow fps (1.2 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon L810 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography features
60
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (23mm)
 great zoom (585mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
 better than average battery life (330 per charge)
 environment sealing
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (21mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
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 pretty wide (23mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
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 relatively wide (21mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (330 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
27
 pretty wide (23mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic support
33
 relatively wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L810Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-02-01 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4616 x 3464
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1/2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
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 430 gr (0.95 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photos 330 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Price at release $280 $250