Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-310
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Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Announced February 2012
(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

Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S30 and Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and TG-310 (14MP) and the S30 (1/3") and TG-310 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

The S30 was manufactured 14 months later than the TG-310 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S30 scores versus the TG-310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Olympus TG-310. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S30 Gallery & Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Olympus TG-310
S30 | TG-310 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon S30
TG-310 | S30 |
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Common features in the Nikon S30 and Olympus TG-310
S30 | TG-310 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S30 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S30 and Olympus TG-310 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S30 vs the TG-310.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and TG-310 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and TG-310.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S30 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Olympus TG-310 will provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S30 | Olympus TG-310 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Olympus TG-310 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.5 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 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 | 240 pictures | 150 pictures |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $119 | $0 |