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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • Later Model is Nikon AW130
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon AW120 versus Olympus TG-320, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AW120 was released 2 years after the TG-320 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the AW120 grades against the TG-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 AW120 TG-320 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 26 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon AW120

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 AW120 TG-320 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon AW120 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Nikon AW120 versus Olympus TG-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the AW120 vs the TG-320.
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and TG-320 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and TG-320.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon AW120 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer AW120 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
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 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
33
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Nikon AW120 Street photography info
Olympus TG-320 Street photography info
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lighter than average in class (155 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon AW120 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon AW120 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography highlights
69
 better than average battery power (350 per charge)
 environment sealing
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
 lighter than average in class (155 grams)
 weather sealing
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery life (150 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
48
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 environment sealing
 better than average battery power (350 shots)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 weather sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon AW120
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 missing mic socket
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focus
 lighter than average in class (155g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic socket
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-320
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Olympus TG-320
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW120 Olympus TG-320
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-02-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology OLED monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 150 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $350 $0