Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

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").

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The 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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

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.

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.