Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-810
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Announced February 2011
(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
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced August 2011

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S6100 was revealed 6 months prior to the TG-810 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S6100 matches up vs the TG-810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Olympus TG-810. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Olympus TG-810
S6100 | TG-810 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon S6100
TG-810 | S6100 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-810
S6100 | TG-810 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | August 2011 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6100 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-810 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S6100 compared to the TG-810.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and TG-810 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and TG-810.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6100 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Olympus TG-810 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-02-09 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | 210 photos | 220 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $195 | $428 |