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Nikon S3100 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon S3100 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2011
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-860
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Nikon S3100 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S3100 vs Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3100 was introduced 5 years before the TG-870 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S3100 scores versus the TG-870 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Olympus TG-870

 S3100 TG-870 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Nikon S3100

 TG-870 S3100 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2011Fresher by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Olympus TG-870

 S3100 TG-870 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S3100 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3100 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-870 has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S3100 vs Olympus TG-870 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S3100 vs the TG-870.

Nikon S3100 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3100 and TG-870 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S3100 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3100 and TG-870.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-870 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older S3100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S3100 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3100 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3100 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3100 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography factors
32
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (300 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3100 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
better than average battery (300 per charge)
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (21mm)
heavier than competition (221g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3100
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
33
pretty wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
50
relatively wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery (300 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3100 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
32
relatively wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (221 grams)
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Nikon S3100 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Olympus TG-870
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3100 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-09 2016-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118g (0.26 lbs) 221g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 220 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $139 $280