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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon AW120
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was launched 2 months earlier than the TG-4 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the AW130 scores vs the TG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 AW130 TG-4 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon AW130

		

		

			
 TG-4 AW130 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 AW130 TG-4 
IntroducedFebruary 2015April 2015Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the AW130 versus the TG-4.
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and TG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and TG-4.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files though you should consider the release date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography info
35
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
47
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon AW130
Street photography with Olympus TG-4
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 heavier than others (247g)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon AW130 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
48
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 great battery life (380 per charge)
 max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Nikon AW130 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography highlights
72
 better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
 great battery life (380 shots)
 environment sealing
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than others (247g)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
50
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
62
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 great battery life (380 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon AW130 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging info
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic socket
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external mic support
 heavier than others (247 grams)
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-4
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2015-02-10 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 25
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 range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash    
AEB    
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
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 photographs 380 photographs
Battery style 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $398 $379