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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Successor is Nikon AW110
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon AW100 and Olympus TG-810, both Waterproof cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was released within a month of the TG-810 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the AW100 scores versus the TG-810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Olympus TG-810

 AW100 TG-810 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon AW100

 TG-810 AW100 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Olympus TG-810

 AW100 TG-810 
ReleasedAugust 2011August 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW100 has external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the AW100 against the TG-810.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and TG-810 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and TG-810.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon AW100 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW100
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 Street photography details
Olympus TG-810 Street photography details
55
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
33
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography details
67
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (220 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Olympus TG-810
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Olympus TG-810
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Olympus TG-810
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-24 2011-08-16
Body design 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
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 grams (0.39 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $428