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Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Nikon L100
  • New Model is Nikon L120
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
  • Launched June 2013
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Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon L110 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L110 was released 4 years before the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L110 scores versus the TG-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 L110 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon L110

 TG-2 iHS L110 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2010Fresher by 41 months
Screen resolution610k460kClearer screen (+150k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 L110 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L110 has outside dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the L110 against the TG-2 iHS.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and TG-2 iHS is 77 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L110 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older L110 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L110
Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (350 shots)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
54
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery power (350 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography advice
34
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging advice
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
36
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L110Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-03 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 13.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406g (0.90 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA Li-90B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $380