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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-630 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
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW100
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW120
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was launched 6 months after the TG-630 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the AW110 matches up versus the TG-630 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 AW110 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon AW110

 TG-630 iHS AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 AW110 TG-630 iHS 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 has physical measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the AW110 vs the TG-630 iHS.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and TG-630 iHS is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AW110 and TG-630 iHS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon AW110 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW110
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography info
48
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (220 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
39
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-07-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 193g (0.43 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $200