Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-810

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S9300 and Olympus TG-810, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was manufactured 12 months later than the TG-810 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S9300 grades against the TG-810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Olympus TG-810. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9300 offers outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has proportions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S9300 and Olympus TG-810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S9300 vs the TG-810.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and TG-810 is 91 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and TG-810.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9300 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger S9300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.