Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

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).

See the Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.