Nikon S3100 vs Olympus TG-810
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Nikon S3100 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced August 2011
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The following is a complete review of the Nikon S3100 and Olympus TG-810, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S3100 was revealed 6 months prior to the TG-810 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S3100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S3100 scores against the TG-810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Olympus TG-810
| S3100 | TG-810 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon S3100
| TG-810 | S3100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Olympus TG-810
| S3100 | TG-810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2011 |  | August 2011 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon S3100 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3100 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Olympus TG-810 has dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S3100 vs the TG-810.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3100 and TG-810 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S3100 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3100 and TG-810.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration.
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Nikon S3100 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Olympus TG-810 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Olympus TG-810 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2011-02-09 | 2011-08-16 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m | 4.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 118 gr (0.26 pounds) | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots | 220 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $139 | $428 |
