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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Superseded the Nikon AW120
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was announced 11 months later than the TG-3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the AW130 scores against the TG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus TG-3

 AW130 TG-3 
RevealedFebruary 2015March 2014Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon AW130

 TG-3 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-3

 AW130 TG-3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 provides outside measurements 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-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the AW130 compared to the TG-3.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and TG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and TG-3.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer AW130 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography advice
36
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW130
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (370 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
73
good battery (370 per charge)
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography advice
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
heavier than others in class (247g)
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-3
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2015-02-10 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 221 gr (0.49 lb) 247 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $398 $350