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Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon L810 versus Olympus TG-4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was manufactured 4 years prior to the TG-4 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the L810 grades against the TG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus TG-4

 L810 TG-4 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon L810

 TG-4 L810 
AnnouncedApril 2015February 2012More recent by 38 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus TG-4

 L810 TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 has physical dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Nikon L810 versus Olympus TG-4 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 utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the L810 and the TG-4.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and TG-4 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and TG-4.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older L810 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Street photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography info
44
incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography info
60
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
good battery (380 CIPA)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
62
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Olympus TG-4
 Nikon Coolpix L810Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-01 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 300 photographs 380 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Retail cost $280 $379