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Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2013
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S800c and Olympus TG-310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S800c was unveiled 2 years later than the TG-310 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the S800c scores versus the TG-310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Olympus TG-310

 S800c TG-310 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kSharper display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon S800c

 TG-310 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Olympus TG-310

 S800c TG-310 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S800c has got outside measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S800c and Olympus TG-310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S800c vs the TG-310.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and TG-310 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and TG-310.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S800c to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern S800c should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography information
Olympus TG-310 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography features
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (140 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S800c
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
65
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (140 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
weather proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (140 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (150 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Olympus TG-310
 Nikon Coolpix S800cOlympus TG-310
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Olympus TG-310
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-02-04 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 819k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash modes - 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184 grams (0.41 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 140 pictures 150 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $290 $0