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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW100
  • Updated by Nikon AW120
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was revealed at a similar time to the TG-2 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the AW110 scores vs the TG-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 AW110 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution614k610kCrisper screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon AW110

 TG-2 iHS AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 AW110 TG-2 iHS 
ReleasedJuly 2013June 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 has got external dimensions 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-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the AW110 against the TG-2 iHS.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and TG-2 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon AW110 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
48
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW110
Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
67
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
better than average battery life (350 shots)
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography info
50
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW110
Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
36
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-07-05 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech OLED monitor OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 Li-90B
Self timer - Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $250 $380