Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-3
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Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
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- 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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Announced March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus TG-4
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Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon S31 and Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and TG-3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S31 was launched 9 months earlier than the TG-3 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S31 grades against the TG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Olympus TG-3
| S31 | TG-3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon S31
| TG-3 | S31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2014 |  | June 2013 | Fresher by 9 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S31 and Olympus TG-3
| S31 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S31 offers external measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S31 compared to the TG-3.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and TG-3 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and TG-3.
All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S31 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus TG-3 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S31 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S31 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S31 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
| Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Released | 2013-06-21 | 2014-03-31 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash options | - | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 185g (0.41 lb) | 247g (0.54 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-92B |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $90 | $350 |
