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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Released July 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW100
  • New Model is Nikon AW120
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus TG-4
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon AW110 versus Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was introduced 8 months earlier than the TG-3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the AW110 matches up vs the TG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Olympus TG-3

 AW110 TG-3 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon AW110

 TG-3 AW110 
LaunchedMarch 2014July 2013Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-3

 AW110 TG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 comes with outside 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) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the AW110 versus the TG-3.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and TG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and TG-3.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged AW110 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography info
41
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW110
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (330 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW110
Travel photography with Olympus TG-3
67
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
74
good battery (330 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography highlights
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
56
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery (330 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (247g)
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-3
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Olympus Tough TG-3
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-07-05 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech OLED monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $350