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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-310, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the S32 (1/3") and TG-310 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The S32 was revealed 3 years later than the TG-310 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S32 grades vs the TG-310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Olympus TG-310

 S32 TG-310 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 38 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon S32

 TG-310 S32 

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-310

 S32 TG-310 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S32 features outside measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S32 vs the TG-310.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S32 and TG-310 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and TG-310.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S32 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus TG-310 will produce extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern S32 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
32
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography features
Olympus TG-310 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others (155 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography info
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13MP)
weather sealing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
58
weather sealing
megapixel count good (13MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than others (155g)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (150 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging information
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-310
 Nikon Coolpix S32Olympus TG-310
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S32 Olympus TG-310
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2014-02-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 220 photographs 150 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $0