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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Updated by Nikon AW110
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was revealed 5 months before the SZ-31MR iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the AW100 matches up vs the SZ-31MR iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 AW100 SZ-31MR iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Nikon AW100

 SZ-31MR iHS AW100 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 AW100 SZ-31MR iHS 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW100 against the SZ-31MR iHS.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and SZ-31MR iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography information
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 Street photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography information
55
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (226g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Sports photography camera
33
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography highlights
67
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competition in class (226g)
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
35
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-24 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TruePic V
Sensor type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $0