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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon AW100
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW120
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was revealed 6 months prior to the TG-850 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the AW110 matches up versus the TG-850 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 AW110 TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Nikon AW110

 TG-850 iHS AW110 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 AW110 TG-850 iHS 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2014Similar generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the AW110 and the TG-850 iHS.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and TG-850 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and TG-850 iHS.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography information
48
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (330 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
good battery pack (330 per charge)
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
50
relatively wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
good battery pack (330 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
33
relatively wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2013-07-05 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4616 x 3464
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech OLED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 330 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $250 $250