Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-4
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53 Overall
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40 Features
51 Overall
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-4 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
- Announced June 2012
- Replaced the Nikon P300
- Replacement is Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Announced April 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
- Successor is Olympus TG-5

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon P310 versus Olympus TG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The P310 was brought out 3 years prior to the TG-4 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the P310 matches up versus the TG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Olympus Tough TG-4. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P310 Gallery & Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus TG-4
P310 | TG-4 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon P310
TG-4 | P310 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | ![]() | June 2012 | Fresher by 34 months |
Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-4
P310 | TG-4 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst 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).
Contrast the Nikon P310 versus Olympus TG-4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the P310 versus the TG-4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and TG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and TG-4.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older P310 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P310 | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-06-22 | 2015-04-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | 194g (0.43 pounds) | 247g (0.54 pounds) |
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 photos | 380 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $700 | $379 |