Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-630 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
- Revealed August 2011
- Replacement is Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
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Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon AW100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe AW100 was manufactured 16 months before the TG-630 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the AW100 scores vs the TG-630 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
| AW100 | TG-630 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon AW100
| TG-630 iHS | AW100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | August 2011 | More recent by 16 months |
Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
| AW100 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW100 provides 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-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the AW100 compared to the TG-630 iHS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and TG-630 iHS is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and TG-630 iHS.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon AW100 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older AW100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
| Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 178g (0.39 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - | 220 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $299 | $200 |