Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-320
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Launched June 2012
- Older Model is Nikon P300
- Updated by Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Launched January 2012
Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe P310 was unveiled 6 months later than the TG-320 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the P310 grades versus the TG-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Olympus TG-320. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus TG-320
P310 | TG-320 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon P310
TG-320 | P310 |
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Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-320
P310 | TG-320 | |||
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Launched | June 2012 | January 2012 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P310 and the TG-320.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and TG-320 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and TG-320.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon P310 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Olympus TG-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P310 | Olympus TG-320 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-06-22 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
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 | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 | 230 pictures | 150 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $700 | $0 |