Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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
- Launched February 2015
- Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe AW130 was brought out 2 years after the TG-830 iHS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the AW130 matches up vs the TG-830 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
AW130 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | January 2013 | Newer by 26 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon AW130
TG-830 iHS | AW130 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
AW130 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW130 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the AW130 versus the TG-830 iHS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and TG-830 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and TG-830 iHS.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer AW130 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 lbs) | 214g (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
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 | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $398 | $0 |