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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-810 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon AW120
Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon AW130 versus Olympus TG-810, both Waterproof cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was manufactured 3 years after the TG-810 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the AW130 matches up vs the TG-810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus TG-810

 AW130 TG-810 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015August 2011More modern by 43 months
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon AW130

 TG-810 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-810

 AW130 TG-810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW130 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus TG-810 has measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the AW130 vs the TG-810.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and TG-810 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and TG-810.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon AW130 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent AW130 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
36
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW130
Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (370 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography advice
73
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography advice
50
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-810
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Olympus TG-810
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Olympus TG-810
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2015-02-10 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $398 $428