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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Old Model is Nikon AW100
  • New Model is Nikon AW120
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was released 21 months prior to the TG-4 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the AW110 matches up against the TG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Olympus TG-4

 AW110 TG-4 
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon AW110

 TG-4 AW110 
ReleasedApril 2015July 2013Fresher by 21 months

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-4

 AW110 TG-4 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW110 features outer dimensions 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-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW110 compared to the TG-4.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and TG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and TG-4.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images though you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older AW110 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW110
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
41
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography information
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (380 per charge)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
74
good battery power (380 per charge)
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
62
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Olympus TG-4
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-07-05 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
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 photographs 380 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $379