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Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced June 2013
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-320, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and TG-320 (14MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and TG-320 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S31 was brought out 18 months after the TG-320 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S31 scores against the TG-320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Olympus TG-320

 S31 TG-320 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2012More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon S31

 TG-320 S31 

Common features in the Nikon S31 and Olympus TG-320

 S31 TG-320 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S31 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S31 against the TG-320.

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and TG-320 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S31 and TG-320.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S31 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus TG-320 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer S31 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S31 Street photography info
Olympus TG-320 Street photography info
52
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S31 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography features
24
weather proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S31 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
environment proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
30
good maximum aperture (f)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
24
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (29mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S31 and Olympus TG-320
 Nikon Coolpix S31Olympus TG-320
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S31 Olympus TG-320
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2013-06-21 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 7.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical 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 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 260 shots 150 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $90 $0