Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
AW100 | TG-1 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon AW100
TG-1 iHS | AW100 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | August 2011 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Screen resolution | 610k | 460k | Clearer screen (+150k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
AW100 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Check out the Nikon AW100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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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 |