Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-4
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-4 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
- Revealed February 2012
- Replacement is Nikon L820
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 & Olympus Tough TG-4. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L810 Gallery & Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus TG-4
L810 | TG-4 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon L810
TG-4 | L810 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 38 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus TG-4
L810 | TG-4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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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 |