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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Successor is Nikon AW110
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon AW100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was brought out 22 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the AW100 grades vs the TG-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 AW100 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon AW100

 TG-2 iHS AW100 
RevealedJune 2013August 2011Newer by 22 months
Display resolution610k460kCrisper display (+150k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 AW100 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW100 and the TG-2 iHS.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and TG-2 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AW100 and TG-2 iHS.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon AW100 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged AW100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW100
Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
55
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
33
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography features
67
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
great battery pack (350 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW100
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
46
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-24 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 grams (0.39 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 350 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 Li-90B
Self timer - Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $380