Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-320

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.