Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-320
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2015
- Succeeded the Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Announced January 2012
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-320, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe AW130 was unveiled 3 years later than the TG-320 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the AW130 matches up versus the TG-320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Olympus TG-320. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus TG-320
AW130 | TG-320 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | January 2012 | Fresher by 38 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon AW130
TG-320 | AW130 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-320
AW130 | TG-320 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW130 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the AW130 versus the TG-320.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and TG-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and TG-320.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon AW130 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger AW130 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Olympus TG-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Olympus TG-320 |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Released | 2015-02-10 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221 gr (0.49 pounds) | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 shots | 150 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $398 | $0 |