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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon AW110
  • Replacement is Nikon AW130
Olympus TG-3
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Olympus TG-3

 AW120 TG-3 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon AW120

 TG-3 AW120 

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-3

 AW120 TG-3 
RevealedFebruary 2014March 2014Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and TG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW120
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (330 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography highlights
69
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
great battery life (330 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
56
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery life (330 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-3
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Olympus Tough TG-3
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