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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(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
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon AW120
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-610, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was unveiled 4 years later than the TG-610 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the AW130 matches up against the TG-610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus TG-610

 AW130 TG-610 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2011Fresher by 50 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon AW130

 TG-610 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-610

 AW130 TG-610 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW130 has physical measurements 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-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW130 versus the TG-610.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and TG-610 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and TG-610.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon AW130 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern AW130 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (370 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW130
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
72
good battery power (370 shots)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
50
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery power (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW130
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-610
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Olympus TG-610
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Olympus TG-610
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2015-02-10 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 photos 210 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $398 $223