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Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon S31 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very similar but the S31 (1/2.9") and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The S31 was manufactured 14 months later than the TG-1 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S31 grades against the TG-1 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S31 TG-1 iHS 
IntroducedJune 2013May 2012More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon S31

 TG-1 iHS S31 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S31 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S31 TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S31 enjoys 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) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S31 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S31 vs the TG-1 iHS.

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and TG-1 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S31 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S31 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern S31 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
does not have RAW files
27
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
52
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S31 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography info
25
environment proof
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (350 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S31 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography features
59
environment proof
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
68
great battery power (350 per charge)
weather proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S31 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography advice
30
good max aperture (f)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
46
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
24
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S31 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S31Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S31 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-21 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Crop factor 7.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI90B
Self timer - Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $90 $399