Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S31 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is fairly close but the S31 (1/2.9") and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S31 was launched 17 months later than the TG-820 iHS making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S31 scores vs the TG-820 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S31 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Nikon S31 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S31 and the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S31 and TG-820 iHS is 90 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and TG-820 iHS.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S31 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S31 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.