Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-310
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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
- Launched November 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Launched January 2011

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon P7800 versus Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and TG-310 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

The P7800 was unveiled 2 years later than the TG-310 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the P7800 scores versus the TG-310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Olympus TG-310. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Olympus TG-310
P7800 | TG-310 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 36 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon P7800
TG-310 | P7800 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Olympus TG-310
P7800 | TG-310 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 features external measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon P7800 versus Olympus TG-310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the P7800 vs the TG-310.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and TG-310 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and TG-310.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7800 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-310 will show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent P7800 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Olympus TG-310 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Olympus TG-310 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 399g (0.88 lb) | 155g (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 200 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 150 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL14 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $550 | $0 |