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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Older Model is Nikon AW100
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW120
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon AW110 versus Olympus TG-310, both Waterproof cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was revealed 2 years later than the TG-310 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the AW110 scores versus the TG-310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Olympus TG-310

 AW110 TG-310 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2011More recent by 31 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon AW110

 TG-310 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-310

 AW110 TG-310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW110 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the AW110 against the TG-310.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and TG-310 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AW110 and TG-310.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon AW110 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher AW110 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW110
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW110
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography details
67
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
environment proofing
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (150 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (150 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-310
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Olympus TG-310
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2013-07-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech OLED monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 250 photographs 150 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $0