Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-610
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2010
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Released January 2011
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Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S5100 versus Olympus TG-610, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S5100 was unveiled 4 months prior to the TG-610 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S5100 grades against the TG-610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Olympus TG-610
| S5100 | TG-610 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon S5100
| TG-610 | S5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Olympus TG-610
| S5100 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2010 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5100 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S5100 vs the TG-610.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and TG-610 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and TG-610.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography highlights
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street photography with Nikon S5100
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Nikon S5100 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography features
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Nikon S5100 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography factors
lighter than competition (132g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Nikon S5100 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography features
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Olympus TG-610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Olympus TG-610 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2010-08-17 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 132g (0.29 lb) | 190g (0.42 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 210 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL10 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $200 | $223 |