Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Updated by Nikon L820
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched June 2013
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon L810 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe L810 was announced 17 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L810 matches up against the TG-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| L810 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 610k | Clearer screen (+311k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon L810
| TG-2 iHS | L810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
| L810 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 features outer measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L810 vs the TG-2 iHS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and TG-2 iHS is 74 and 91 respectively.
Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and TG-2 iHS.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L810 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged L810 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L810 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Released | 2012-02-01 | 2013-06-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-585mm (25.4x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 921k dots | 610k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.2fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 430 gr (0.95 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photos | 350 photos |
| Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $280 | $380 |