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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released February 2012
Olympus TG-810
(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
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon S3300 versus Olympus TG-810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3300 was manufactured 6 months after the TG-810 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S3300 scores versus the TG-810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus TG-810

 S3300 TG-810 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon S3300

 TG-810 S3300 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus TG-810

 S3300 TG-810 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has proportions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S3300 versus Olympus TG-810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S3300 compared to the TG-810.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and TG-810 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and TG-810.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S3300 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than others in class (128g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
no Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Olympus TG-810
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Olympus TG-810
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Olympus TG-810
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-01 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $99 $428