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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • Later Model is Nikon AW130
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon AW120 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was released 8 months after the TG-2 iHS and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the AW120 matches up versus the TG-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 AW120 TG-2 iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014June 2013Newer by 8 months
Display resolution921k610kClearer display (+311k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon AW120

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS AW120 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 AW120 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Nikon AW120 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW120 against the TG-2 iHS.
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and TG-2 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and TG-2 iHS.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon AW120 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher AW120 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon AW120
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 includes face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon AW120 Street photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography info
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon AW120 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery (350 per charge)
 slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Nikon AW120 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
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 better than average battery power (350 shots)
 environment proofing
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 no Timelapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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 better than average battery (350 shots)
 weather proofing
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography highlights
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 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (350 per charge)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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 rather wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 better than average battery (350 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon AW120 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging factors
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 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone jack
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 rather wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic support
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-02-07 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology OLED monitor OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.20 m -
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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 213 gr (0.47 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 Li-90B
Self timer - Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $380