Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-310

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S640 versus Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S640 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the TG-310 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S640 scores versus the TG-310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Olympus TG-310. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery & Olympus TG-310 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S640 has got physical dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S640 and the TG-310.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and TG-310 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and TG-310.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-310 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older S640 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.