Nikon AW110 vs Olympus 8010

Following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon AW110 and Olympus 8010, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was unveiled 3 years after the 8010 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the AW110 scores versus the 8010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW110 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW110 Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon AW110 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has specifications of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the AW110 compared to the 8010.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and 8010 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and 8010.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon AW110 to give you extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent AW110 provides an edge in sensor tech.