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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
Olympus TG-310
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S5300 and Olympus TG-310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was unveiled 3 years later than the TG-310 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S5300 scores vs the TG-310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Olympus TG-310

 S5300 TG-310 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon S5300

 TG-310 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Olympus TG-310

 S5300 TG-310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S5300 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S5300 and Olympus TG-310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S5300 against the TG-310.

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and TG-310 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and TG-310.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S5300 to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer S5300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5300
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography features
Olympus TG-310 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (138 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others (155 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition (138 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
67
lighter than others (155g)
weather proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
46
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging information
35
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (138 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Olympus TG-310
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Olympus TG-310
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5300 Olympus TG-310
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2014-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-208mm (8.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138g (0.30 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (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 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 images 150 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $0