Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-3
92 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
45
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
42
Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced June 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon P300
- Newer Model is Nikon P330
(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 March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus TG-4
Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe P310 was unveiled 21 months before the TG-3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P310 grades vs the TG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus TG-3
P310 | TG-3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon P310
TG-3 | P310 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | March 2014 | June 2012 | Newer by 21 months |
Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-3
P310 | TG-3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon P310 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the P310 against the TG-3.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and TG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and TG-3.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged P310 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P310 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-06-22 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VII |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 lb) | 247g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 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 | 230 photographs | 330 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | 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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $700 | $350 |