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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P300
  • Renewed by Nikon P330
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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
  • Announced June 2013
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P310 matches up against the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 P310 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k610kSharper screen (+311k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon P310

 TG-2 iHS P310 
AnnouncedJune 2013June 2012Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 P310 TG-2 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the P310 compared to the TG-2 iHS.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and TG-2 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and TG-2 iHS.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P310 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged P310 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
43
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography advice
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high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography details
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good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
68
great battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P310
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix P310Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-06-22 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 230 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 Li-90B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $700 $380