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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2012
Olympus TG-610
(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
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was unveiled 14 months later than the TG-610 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S3300 matches up versus the TG-610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus TG-610

 S3300 TG-610 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon S3300

 TG-610 S3300 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus TG-610

 S3300 TG-610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S3300 against the TG-610.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and TG-610 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and TG-610.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S3300 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher S3300 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3300
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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environment sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Olympus TG-610
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Olympus TG-610
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Olympus TG-610
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-01 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" 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 180 photographs 210 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $99 $223