Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-310
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-156mm (F) lens
- 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2011
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On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S5200 versus Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S5200 was manufactured 2 years later than the TG-310 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S5200 matches up versus the TG-310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Olympus TG-310
| S5200 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 26 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon S5200
| TG-310 | S5200 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Olympus TG-310
| S5200 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5200 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S5200 vs the TG-310.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and TG-310 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and TG-310.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S5200 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer S5200 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S5200 | Olympus TG-310 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S5200 | Olympus TG-310 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.20 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 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 | 160 photos | 150 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | LI-42B |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $130 | $0 |