Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-860

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon AW100 and Olympus TG-860, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was unveiled 4 years before the TG-860 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon AW100 being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the AW100 matches up vs the TG-860 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon AW100 and Olympus TG-860 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the AW100 vs the TG-860.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and TG-860 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and TG-860.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older AW100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.