Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Lets look more closely at the Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was launched 13 months later than the TG-850 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the AW130 grades versus the TG-850 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 offers external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the AW130 against the TG-850 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and TG-850 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and TG-850 iHS.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger AW130 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.