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Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon S33 versus Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and TG-310 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S33 was brought out 4 years after the TG-310 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S33 matches up vs the TG-310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Olympus TG-310

 S33 TG-310 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2011Newer by 50 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon S33

 TG-310 S33 

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Olympus TG-310

 S33 TG-310 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S33 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S33 against the TG-310.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S33 and TG-310 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and TG-310.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S33 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus TG-310 will produce extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent S33 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (13MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
no RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (4.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S33
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
58
weather proofing
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (221g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (221g)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Olympus TG-310
 Nikon Coolpix S33Olympus TG-310
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Olympus TG-310
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2015-02-10 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4160 x 3120 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 7.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 4.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 photographs 150 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $0