Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-810
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2014
- Old Model is Nikon AW110
- Renewed by Nikon AW130
(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
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced August 2011

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-810, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The AW120 was announced 2 years later than the TG-810 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the AW120 matches up versus the TG-810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Olympus TG-810. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Olympus TG-810
AW120 | TG-810 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 31 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon AW120
TG-810 | AW120 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-810
AW120 | TG-810 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 offers external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-810 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the AW120 versus the TG-810.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and TG-810 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and TG-810.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon AW120 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger AW120 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW120 | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW120 | Olympus TG-810 |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Announced | 2014-02-07 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | OLED monitor | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 213g (0.47 lb) | 215g (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 shots | 220 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $350 | $428 |