Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-1 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
- Introduced February 2015
- Superseded the Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Introduced May 2012
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Below, we are analyzing the Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe AW130 was manufactured 2 years later than the TG-1 iHS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the AW130 grades versus the TG-1 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
| AW130 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | May 2012 | Fresher by 34 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 610k | Sharper display (+311k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon AW130
| TG-1 iHS | AW130 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
| AW130 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 offers outer dimensions 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-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the AW130 vs the TG-1 iHS.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and TG-1 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and TG-1 iHS.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon AW130 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger AW130 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2015-02-10 | 2012-05-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic VI |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 610 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 221g (0.49 pounds) | 230g (0.51 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| 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 photographs | 350 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI90B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $398 | $399 |