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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
  • Launched July 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon AW100
  • Later Model is Nikon AW120
Olympus TG-820 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon AW110 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was introduced 18 months after the TG-820 iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the AW110 grades versus the TG-820 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 AW110 TG-820 iHS 
RevealedJuly 2013February 2012Newer by 18 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Nikon AW110

 TG-820 iHS AW110 
Screen resolution1030k614kSharper screen (+416k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 AW110 TG-820 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW110 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the AW110 and the TG-820 iHS.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and TG-820 iHS is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon AW110 to give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer AW110 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography info
67
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (220 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW110
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-07-05 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 1,030 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology OLED monitor HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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 (30 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 input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Price at launch $250 $500