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Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus TG-310
(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
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S570 and Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S570 was launched 17 months before the TG-310 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S570 matches up versus the TG-310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus TG-310

 S570 TG-310 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon S570

 TG-310 S570 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus TG-310

 S570 TG-310 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S570 enjoys exterior dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S570 vs the TG-310.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and TG-310 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and TG-310.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-310 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S570 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S570
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography features
Olympus TG-310 Street photography features
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S570
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (150 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography info
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Olympus TG-310
 Nikon Coolpix S570Olympus TG-310
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Olympus TG-310
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-04 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 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 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 data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 150 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $180 $0