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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • New Model is Nikon AW110
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon AW100 and Olympus TG-310, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was launched 8 months after the TG-310 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the AW100 matches up vs the TG-310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Olympus TG-310

 AW100 TG-310 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 8 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon AW100

 TG-310 AW100 

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Olympus TG-310

 AW100 TG-310 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW100 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the AW100 and the TG-310.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and TG-310 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW100 and TG-310.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon AW100 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer AW100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography factors
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
55
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography info
33
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW100
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
67
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
environment proofing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging details
29
really wide (28mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Olympus TG-310
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Olympus TG-310
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-24 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 grams (0.39 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 150 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $0