Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2014
- Old Model is Nikon AW110
- Updated by Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon AW120 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe AW120 was brought out 14 months after the TG-630 iHS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the AW120 matches up against the TG-630 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
AW120 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 14 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon AW120
TG-630 iHS | AW120 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
AW120 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon AW120 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has specifications of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon AW120 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the AW120 and the TG-630 iHS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and TG-630 iHS is 92 and 94 respectively.
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and TG-630 iHS.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon AW120 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern AW120 provides an edge in sensor technology.
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW120 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW120 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2014-02-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | OLED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | - |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 213 gr (0.47 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 350 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $350 | $200 |