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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S620 and Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S620 was brought out 23 months before the TG-310 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S620 scores against the TG-310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus TG-310

 S620 TG-310 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon S620

 TG-310 S620 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus TG-310

 S620 TG-310 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S620 enjoys exterior dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S620 compared to the TG-310.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S620 and TG-310 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and TG-310.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-310 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S620 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S620
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S620
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (150 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S620
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (150 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus TG-310
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus TG-310
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Olympus TG-310
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-03 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 150 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $37 $0