Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-810
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-810 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
- Launched August 2011
- Successor is Nikon AW110
(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

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").

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.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Olympus TG-810. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Olympus TG-810
AW100 | TG-810 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon AW100
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Olympus TG-810
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | August 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Nikon AW100 and Olympus TG-810 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Olympus TG-810 | |
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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 |