Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-3
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-3 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
- Revealed February 2014
- Superseded the Nikon AW110
- Replacement is Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe AW120 was revealed within a month of the TG-3 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the AW120 scores against the TG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Olympus TG-3
AW120 | TG-3 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon AW120
TG-3 | AW120 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-3
AW120 | TG-3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | March 2014 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW120 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the AW120 against the TG-3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and TG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and TG-3.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you should always factor the age of the products into consideration.
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW120 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW120 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2014-02-07 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | OLED monitor | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | - |
Flash settings | - | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 213 grams (0.47 lbs) | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 | 330 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-92B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $350 | $350 |