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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon S9500
  • New Model is Nikon S9900
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S9700 and Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S9700 was released 3 years after the TG-310 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S9700 grades against the TG-310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 S9700 TG-310 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 38 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon S9700

		

		

			
 TG-310 S9700 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 S9700 TG-310 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S9700 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S9700 and Olympus TG-310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S9700 and the TG-310.
Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and TG-310 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9700 and TG-310.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S9700 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S9700 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
37
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
33
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon S9700
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (232g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S9700 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography info
53
 amazing zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 environment proofing
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (150 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon S9700 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great reach (750mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
67
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 environment proofing
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon S9700 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
45
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S9700 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (232g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone jack
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Olympus TG-310
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Olympus TG-310
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S9700 Olympus TG-310
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2014-02-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 images 150 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $350 $0