Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-310
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![Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S1000pj/Nikon-S1000pj-front.jpg)
![Olympus TG-310 front Olympus TG-310 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-310/Olympus-TG-310-front.jpg)
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-310 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The S1000pj was released 17 months prior to the TG-310 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S1000pj grades versus the TG-310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Olympus TG-310. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus TG-310
S1000pj | TG-310 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon S1000pj
TG-310 | S1000pj | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus TG-310
S1000pj | TG-310 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S1000pj enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S1000pj versus the TG-310.
![Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S1000pj-vs-Olympus-TG-310-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and TG-310 is 94 and 94 respectively.
![Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S1000pj-vs-Olympus-TG-310-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1000pj and TG-310.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-310 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S1000pj-vs-Olympus-TG-310-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S1000pj-vs-Olympus-TG-310-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Olympus TG-310 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Olympus TG-310 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-08-04 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 150 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $289 | $0 |