• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 114.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus 1040 advantages over Nikon S3100

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.43 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)

Nikon S3100 advantages over Olympus 1040

  • Less expensive
    $140 vs $200 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 220 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    26 mm vs 38 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung i8

Olympus 1040
Samsung i8
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $186
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Olympus 1040 vs Samsung i8

Nikon S3100
Samsung i8
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $186
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S3100 vs Samsung i8

Compared to Fujifilm Z20fd

Olympus 1040
Fujifilm Z20fd
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More dots on screen
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Olympus 1040 vs Fujifilm Z20fd

Nikon S3100
Fujifilm Z20fd
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S3100 vs Fujifilm Z20fd

Compared to Fujifilm Z33WP

Olympus 1040
Fujifilm Z33WP
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Faster shutter
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer exposure

Compare Olympus 1040 vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Nikon S3100
Fujifilm Z33WP
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S3100 vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Compared to Nikon S4100

Olympus 1040
Nikon S4100
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus 1040 vs Nikon S4100

Nikon S3100
Nikon S4100
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S4100

Compared to Sony W620

Olympus 1040
Sony W620
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $143
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus 1040 vs Sony W620

Nikon S3100
Sony W620
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $143
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon S3100 vs Sony W620

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