Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-310
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Announced January 2011
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Below, we are evaluating the Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and TG-310 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S3600 was announced 3 years later than the TG-310 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S3600 scores against the TG-310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Olympus TG-310. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Olympus TG-310
| S3600 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon S3600
| TG-310 | S3600 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Olympus TG-310
| S3600 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S3600 against the TG-310.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and TG-310 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and TG-310.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer S3600 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Olympus TG-310 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Olympus TG-310 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 99 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.20 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 155 gr (0.34 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
| 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 | 230 pictures | 150 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | LI-42B |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $200 | $0 |