Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-610

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S31 versus Olympus TG-610, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and TG-610 (14MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and TG-610 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The S31 was brought out 2 years after the TG-610 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S31 grades versus the TG-610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Olympus TG-610. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S31 provides external 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) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S31 versus Olympus TG-610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S31 versus the TG-610.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and TG-610 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S31 and TG-610.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S31 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-610 will provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent S31 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.