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Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and TG-610 (14MP) and the S30 (1/3") and TG-610 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S30 was revealed 14 months later than the TG-610 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S30 scores versus the TG-610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Olympus TG-610

 S30 TG-610 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon S30

 TG-610 S30 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Olympus TG-610

 S30 TG-610 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S30 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S30 and the TG-610.

Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S30 and TG-610 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and TG-610.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S30 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus TG-610 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent S30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S30
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
24
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Street photography highlights
51
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (214 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
28
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography factors
52
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (214g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S30
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
25
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging information
23
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (214 grams)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Olympus TG-610
 Nikon Coolpix S30Olympus TG-610
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S30 Olympus TG-610
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-01 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 210 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $119 $223