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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 AW130 TG-830 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 26 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon AW130

 TG-830 iHS AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 AW130 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography details
36
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW130
Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (370 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography information
73
good battery pack (370 shots)
weather proof
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography details
50
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW130
Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Olympus TG-830 iHS
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