Nikon S31 vs Olympus XZ-10

Below is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S31 versus Olympus XZ-10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is very well matched but the S31 (1/2.9") and XZ-10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S31 was announced 5 months later than the XZ-10 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S31 scores vs the XZ-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S31 Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S31 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S31 versus Olympus XZ-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S31 and the XZ-10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and XZ-10 is 90 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S31 and XZ-10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S31 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus XZ-10 will resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively.