Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was launched at a similar time to the TG-850 iHS which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the AW120 grades versus the TG-850 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon AW120 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the AW120 against the TG-850 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and TG-850 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and TG-850 iHS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account.