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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Superseded the Nikon AW110
  • New Model is Nikon AW130
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon AW120 versus Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was manufactured 14 months before the TG-4 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the AW120 scores against the TG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Olympus TG-4

 AW120 TG-4 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon AW120

 TG-4 AW120 
AnnouncedApril 2015February 2014Fresher by 14 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-4

 AW120 TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW120 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 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).

Compare the Nikon AW120 versus Olympus TG-4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the AW120 against the TG-4.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and TG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and TG-4.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older AW120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography details
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography advice
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (380 shots)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography details
69
good battery (350 per charge)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
great battery pack (380 shots)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
48
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
62
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (247g)
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-4
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-07 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213g (0.47 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
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 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $379