Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-5
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Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2017
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
- Updated by Olympus TG-6
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Below, we are looking at the Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S31 (1/2.9") and TG-5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe S31 was manufactured 4 years before the TG-5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the S31 scores vs the TG-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Olympus Tough TG-5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Olympus TG-5
| S31 | TG-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Nikon S31
| TG-5 | S31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2017 |  | June 2013 | More recent by 47 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S31 and Olympus TG-5
| S31 | TG-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S31 enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S31 versus the TG-5.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and TG-5 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S31 and TG-5.
All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S31 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus TG-5 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S31 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S31 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S31 | Olympus Tough TG-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S31 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
| Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2017-05-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic VIII |
| 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 | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 7.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 20.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash options | - | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off |
| External flash | ||
| 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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 185g (0.41 lb) | 250g (0.55 lb) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| 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 | 340 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-92B |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $90 | $449 |