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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

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
35
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
27
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
51
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
40
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
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
69
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)
68
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
48
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
46
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
33
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
36
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