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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-830 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
  • Announced July 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon AW100
  • Successor is Nikon AW120
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon AW110 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AW110 was manufactured 6 months later than the TG-830 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the AW110 scores versus the TG-830 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 AW110 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon AW110

 TG-830 iHS AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 AW110 TG-830 iHS 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 enjoys external dimensions 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-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW110 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the AW110 against the TG-830 iHS.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and TG-830 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and TG-830 iHS.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW110
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW110
Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography features
48
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography information
67
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
67
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
45
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2013-07-05 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen 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 rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $0