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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2011
Olympus TG-610
(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
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S6100 versus Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was brought out 2 months later than the TG-610 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S6100 scores versus the TG-610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Olympus TG-610

 S6100 TG-610 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon S6100

 TG-610 S6100 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-610

 S6100 TG-610 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6100 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6100 versus Olympus TG-610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S6100 vs the TG-610.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and TG-610 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and TG-610.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6100 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography features
Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography highlights
64
comes with focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (210 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-610
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Olympus TG-610
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Olympus TG-610
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-02-09 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 pictures 210 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
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