Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-810
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Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(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
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced August 2011

Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and TG-810 (14MP) and the S30 (1/3") and TG-810 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

The S30 was brought out 6 months after the TG-810 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S30 matches up against the TG-810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Olympus TG-810. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S30 Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Olympus TG-810
S30 | TG-810 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon S30
TG-810 | S30 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Olympus TG-810
S30 | TG-810 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S30 comes with 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-810 has proportions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S30 and the TG-810.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and TG-810 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and TG-810.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-810 will give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S30 | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Olympus TG-810 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-02-01 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | 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 | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.5fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 shots | 220 shots |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $119 | $428 |