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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released February 2013
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
  • Introduced August 2011
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and TG-810 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was announced 19 months after the TG-810 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S3500 scores versus the TG-810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Olympus TG-810

 S3500 TG-810 
IntroducedFebruary 2013August 2011Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon S3500

 TG-810 S3500 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Olympus TG-810

 S3500 TG-810 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus TG-810 has specifications of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S3500 compared to the TG-810.

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and TG-810 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and TG-810.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3500 to result in greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher S3500 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography factors
40
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (220 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Olympus TG-810
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Olympus TG-810
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3500 Olympus TG-810
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-02-21 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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 26-182mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash settings - 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $85 $428