Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-810
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
- Revealed February 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched August 2011

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-810, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the S32 (1/3") and TG-810 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The S32 was unveiled 2 years after the TG-810 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S32 matches up vs the TG-810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Olympus TG-810. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S32 Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Olympus TG-810
S32 | TG-810 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon S32
TG-810 | S32 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-810
S32 | TG-810 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S32 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-810 has measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S32 vs the TG-810.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and TG-810 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and TG-810.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S32 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus TG-810 will give you greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer S32 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S32 | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S32 | Olympus TG-810 |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2014-02-07 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | 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 | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | TFT Hypercrystal III Color 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 | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 images | 220 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $180 | $428 |