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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Superseded the Nikon A900
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon A1000 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was launched 5 years after the TG-2 iHS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the A1000 scores against the TG-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 A1000 TG-2 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019June 2013Newer by 68 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k610kCrisper display (+311k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon A1000

 TG-2 iHS A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 A1000 TG-2 iHS 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A1000 vs the TG-2 iHS.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and TG-2 iHS is 86 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and TG-2 iHS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon A1000 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent A1000 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
51
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
27
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography information
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (350 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography features
72
has touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
low battery pack (250 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
good battery life (350 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
55
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
46
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
good battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A1000
Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
72
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
missing external mic jack
36
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2019-01-18 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 250 photos 350 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $477 $380