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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon AW120
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon AW130 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AW130 was announced 20 months after the TG-2 iHS which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the AW130 matches up versus the TG-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 AW130 TG-2 iHS 
RevealedFebruary 2015June 2013Newer by 20 months
Screen resolution921k610kClearer screen (+311k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon AW130

 TG-2 iHS AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 AW130 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW130 has got exterior 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-2 iHS has measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon AW130 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the AW130 versus the TG-2 iHS.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and TG-2 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon AW130 to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent AW130 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (370 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography info
73
good battery power (370 CIPA)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography info
50
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery power (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
36
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2015-02-10 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 221 gr (0.49 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $398 $380