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Nikon L31 vs Olympus TG-810 Comparison

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Nikon L31

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Nikon L31 vs Olympus TG-810 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Nikon L31, which was introduced in January 2015 is a Ultracompact camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3' sensor whereas Olympus TG-810, which was introduced in August 2011 is a Waterproof camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, TG-810 is 4 years older than L31. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Nikon L31 and Olympus TG-810 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon L31 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 16MP - 1/2.3' CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 160g. 96 x 59 x 29 mm

Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-08-16
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 28-140 mm F3.9-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-in GPS
  • 215g. 100 x 65 x 26 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Nikon L31 and Olympus TG-810 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix L31 over Olympus TG-810
Internal Storage
17MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 14 MP 14% more pixels
Weight
160 g vs 215 g 55 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
26mm vs 28mm 2 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.20 vs 3.90 faster lens at wide
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
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Reasons to choose Olympus TG-810 over Nikon Coolpix L31
In-built Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
GPS
BuiltIn vs None track your location
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
920k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Battery Life
220 shots vs 200 shots 20 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 130mm 10 mm longer tele reach
Max Aperture - Tele
5.90 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
4.2m vs 3.6m 0.6m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
2.04µm2 vs 1.76µm2 15% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix L31 and Olympus TG-810
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix L31 and Olympus TG-810
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Max Aperture - Tele
6.50 vs 5.90 Slow lenses at tele
Nikon L31 vs Olympus TG-810: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon L31 and Olympus TG-810 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon L31 has external dimensions of 96 x 59 x 29 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 1.14″) and weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-810 has external dimensions of 100 x 65 x 26 mm (3.94 x 2.56 x 1.02″) and weighs 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon L31 and the Olympus TG-810. Nikon L31 is 4mm narrower and 6mm shorter than Olympus TG-810 but it is also 3mm thicker.

Nikon L31 vs Olympus TG-810 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Nikon L31 and the Olympus TG-810 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon L31 and Olympus TG-810.

Nikon L31 vs Olympus TG-810 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Nikon L31 and the Olympus TG-810 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon L31 and Olympus TG-810.
Nikon L31 vs Olympus TG-810 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Nikon L31 and the the Olympus TG-810 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon L31 is significantly lighter (55g ) than the Olympus TG-810 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

L31
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Average
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Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

L31
TG-810
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-810, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the L31.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Olympus TG-810's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon L31's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Nikon L31 vs Olympus TG-810: Sensor Comparison

Nikon L31 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Olympus TG-810 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features TruePic III+ processor.

Below you can see the L31 and TG-810 sensor size comparison.

Nikon L31 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon L31 and Olympus TG-810 Cameras


Nikon L31 and Olympus TG-810 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Olympus TG-810 has 15% larger pixel area (2.04µm2 vs 1.76µm2) compared to Nikon L31, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Nikon L31 vs Olympus TG-810 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon L31 features a 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 5× zoom lens whereas Olympus TG-810 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-5.9 5× zoom lens.

Nikon L31 has 2mm wider coverage than the Olympus TG-810. At f3.20, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Olympus TG-810 has 10mm longer reach than the Nikon L31. At f5.90, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

L31
TG-810
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

L31
TG-810
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

L31
TG-810
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

L31
TG-810
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Nikon L31 and Olympus TG-810 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon L31 and Olympus TG-810 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon L31 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-810 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon L31 for Street Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-810 for Street Photography

GOOD
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Nikon L31 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-810 for Sports Photography

POOR
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Nikon L31 for Daily Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-810 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
160g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
215g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon L31 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-810 for Landscape Photography

POOR
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Environmental Sealings
Built-in GPS
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Nikon L31 vs Olympus TG-810: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon L31 and Olympus TG-810, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon L31 and Olympus TG-810 scores compare:

Nikon L31
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #105 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1132 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Olympus TG-810
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #116 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #641 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Olympus TG-810 has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon L31 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Olympus TG-810 vs Nikon L31 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix L31 Olympus TG-810
Brand Nikon Olympus
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-08-16
Body Type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor
Type CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3' 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 1,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 26-130 mm (5×) 28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F3.2-6.5 F3.9-5.9
Macro Focus Range 10cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.70" 3.00"
Resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Digital only Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.60 m 4.20 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 1.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 160g 215g
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm 100 x 65 x 26mm
Battery Life 200 shots 220 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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