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Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Released June 2013
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S31 and Olympus TG-310, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and TG-310 (14MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and TG-310 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The S31 was unveiled 2 years after the TG-310 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S31 matches up against the TG-310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Olympus TG-310

 S31 TG-310 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon S31

 TG-310 S31 

Common features in the Nikon S31 and Olympus TG-310

 S31 TG-310 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S31 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S31 compared to the TG-310.

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and TG-310 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S31 and TG-310.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S31 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus TG-310 will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent S31 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
lack of RAW support
33
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S31 Street photography features
Olympus TG-310 Street photography features
52
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
lack of RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (155g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S31 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography info
24
weather sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S31 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
59
weather sealing
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
67
lighter than competition (155 grams)
environment sealing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S31
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (150 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
24
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S31 and Olympus TG-310
 Nikon Coolpix S31Olympus TG-310
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S31 Olympus TG-310
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-06-21 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 7.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 shots 150 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $90 $0