Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2011
- Replacement is Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe AW100 was revealed 3 years earlier than the TG-850 iHS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the AW100 matches up versus the TG-850 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| AW100 | TG-850 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Nikon AW100
| TG-850 iHS | AW100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | August 2011 | More recent by 29 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
| AW100 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW100 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the AW100 and the TG-850 iHS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and TG-850 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.
Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW100 and TG-850 iHS.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older AW100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2011-08-24 | 2014-01-29 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
| 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4616 x 3464 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| 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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-5.7 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Yes |
| 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 grams (0.39 pounds) | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - | 330 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $299 | $250 |