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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(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
Olympus TG-4
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus TG-4

 P310 TG-4 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon P310

 TG-4 P310 
AnnouncedApril 2015June 2012Fresher by 34 months

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-4

 P310 TG-4 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

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

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography details
Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography highlights
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (380 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography factors
71
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
74
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography info
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
62
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
36
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (247g)
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-4
 Nikon Coolpix P310Olympus Tough TG-4
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