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Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(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
Olympus TG-310
(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 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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Olympus TG-310

 S30 TG-310 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon S30

 TG-310 S30 

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Olympus TG-310

 S30 TG-310 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
24
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
51
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (214 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S30
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
28
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
weather proof
low fps (1.5 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography highlights
52
weather proof
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (214 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather proofing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
25
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (150 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging information
23
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (214g)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Olympus TG-310
 Nikon Coolpix S30Olympus TG-310
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