Nikon Coolpix L820 vs Olympus Tough TG-3

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix L820 Olympus Tough TG-3
      BrandNikonOlympus
      ModelCoolpix L820Tough TG-3
      Predecessor ModelNikon Coolpix L810
      Successor ModelNikon Coolpix L830 Olympus Tough TG-4
      MSRP$349
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix L820 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.16 x 4.62 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.79 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 3,200100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon Coolpix L820 Olympus Tough TG-3
      ProcessorTruePic VII
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564608 x 3456
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix L820 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix L820 Olympus Tough TG-3
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range23 - 675 mm25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom30x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.0 - 5.8f/2.0 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance10 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix L820 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix L820 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix L820 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Min Shutter Speed4 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps5.0 fps
      Flash Nikon Coolpix L820 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesTTL AutoAuto
      redeye reduction
      fill-in
      off
      LED
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix L820 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Nikon Coolpix L820 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Video FormatsH.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix L820 Olympus Tough TG-3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix L820 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix L820 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix L820 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Dimensions111 x 76 x 85 mm (4.37 x 2.99 x 3.35")112 x 66 x 31 mm (4.41 x 2.6 x 1.22")
      Weight (inc. batteries)470 g (1.04 lb / 16.58 oz)247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.9 x 5.8 x 5.1"6.693 x 5.591 x 2.598"
      Package Weight2.1 lb1.25 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix L820 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Battery Pack4 x AALI-92B
      Battery Life320 shots330 shots
      Internal Storage65 MB36 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory
      Other Nikon Coolpix L820 Olympus Tough TG-3
      Self TimerYes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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