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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-1 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
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW100
  • Updated by Nikon AW120
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was launched 15 months later than the TG-1 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the AW110 grades versus the TG-1 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 AW110 TG-1 iHS 
AnnouncedJuly 2013May 2012Fresher by 15 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution614k610kSharper display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon AW110

 TG-1 iHS AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 AW110 TG-1 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 enjoys physical 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-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the AW110 compared to the TG-1 iHS.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and TG-1 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon AW110 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent AW110 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW110
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW110
Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography factors
67
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
great battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
50
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
46
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
36
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-07-05 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 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 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI90B
Self timer - Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $399