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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon AW110
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon AW100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was introduced 8 months prior to the TG-1 iHS so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the AW100 grades against the TG-1 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 AW100 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon AW100

 TG-1 iHS AW100 
ReleasedMay 2012August 2011Fresher by 8 months
Screen resolution610k460kClearer screen (+150k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 AW100 TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW100 provides external 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-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the AW100 vs the TG-1 iHS.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW100 and TG-1 iHS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon AW100 to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older AW100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography factors
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
55
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW100
Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
33
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW100
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
67
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
great battery (350 per charge)
environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
great battery (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW100
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
29
quite wide (28mm)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
36
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-08-24 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178g (0.39 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI90B
Self timer - Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $399