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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW110
  • Successor is Nikon AW130
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was released 14 months later than the TG-830 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the AW120 scores vs the TG-830 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 AW120 TG-830 iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 14 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon AW120

 TG-830 iHS AW120 

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 AW120 TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the AW120 vs the TG-830 iHS.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and TG-830 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and TG-830 iHS.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer AW120 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography information
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (350 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography features
69
better than average battery (350 shots)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography information
48
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-07 2013-01-08
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 213 gr (0.47 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $0