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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon AW110
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW130
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-610, both Waterproof cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AW120 was released 3 years after the TG-610 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the AW120 grades vs the TG-610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 AW120 TG-610 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon AW120

		

		

			
 TG-610 AW120 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 AW120 TG-610 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the AW120 and the TG-610.
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and TG-610 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW120 and TG-610.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon AW120 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger AW120 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography features
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
33
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Nikon AW120 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Nikon AW120 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 good battery life (350 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (210 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon AW120 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography details
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 good battery life (350 per charge)
 weather proofing
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
 environment sealing
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 low battery pack (210 shots)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
48
 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 good battery life (350 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse recording
43
 relatively wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 environment sealing
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 low battery pack (210 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon AW120 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging features
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 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone port
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic jack
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-610
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW120 Olympus TG-610
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-07 2011-01-06
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology OLED monitor TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 213g (0.47 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 210 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $350 $223