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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
44 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
42 Overall
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW120
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-870
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-860, both Waterproof cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AW130 was revealed within a month of the TG-860 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon AW130 being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the AW130 matches up against the TG-860 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus TG-860

		

		

			
 AW130 TG-860 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Nikon AW130

		

		

			
 TG-860 AW130 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-860

		

		

			
 AW130 TG-860 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2015Same age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW130 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-860 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the AW130 vs the TG-860.
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and TG-860 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW130 and TG-860.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should factor the age  of the cameras into account.
	
			Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon AW130
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-860
36
 good  resolution (16MP)
 provides face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
36
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Nikon AW130 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-860 Street photography highlights
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
69
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon AW130
Sports photography with Olympus TG-860
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (370 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
49
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon AW130 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-860 as a Travel photography camera
73
 better than average battery life (370 shots)
 weather proof
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
 weather proof
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (21mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography details
50
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (370 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
48
 decently wide (21mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-860 as a Vlogging camera
33
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external mic socket
33
 decently wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-860
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2015-02-10 2015-02-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS 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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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 Yes
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lbs) 224 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $398 $279