Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-810
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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Launched January 2014
(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
- Launched August 2011

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S5300 was revealed 2 years after the TG-810 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the S5300 grades vs the TG-810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5300 & Olympus TG-810. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery & Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Olympus TG-810
S5300 | TG-810 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 30 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon S5300
TG-810 | S5300 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Olympus TG-810
S5300 | TG-810 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5300 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-810 has dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-810 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S5300 against the TG-810.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and TG-810 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and TG-810.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S5300 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher S5300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Olympus TG-810 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | 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 | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-208mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 138g (0.30 lb) | 215g (0.47 lb) |
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 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 | 220 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $180 | $428 |