Olympus TG-2 iHS with Nikon AW130 Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS and Nikon AW130 Main Features

  • June, 2013
  • February, 2015
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • 25-100 mm (4x) F2.0-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • 24-120 mm (5x) F2.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 125 - 6400 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In GPS
  • Built-In GPS
  • 111 x 67 x 29 mm, 230g.
  • 110 x 66 x 27 mm, 221g.
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Olympus TG-2 iHS Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
43
Value for money score
56
Portability score
95
Overall score
39

Nikon AW130 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
49
Value for money score
61
Portability score
95
Overall score
44

Nikon Coolpix AW130 with Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Overview


Let's compare Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS with Nikon Coolpix AW130. These models are included in the Waterproof cameras. Olympus TG-2 iHS was released in 2013, and Nikon AW130 in 2015. Coolpix AW130 is newer, which is a plus. Tough TG-2 iHS 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of Tough TG-2 iHS is greater than that of Coolpix AW130. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Coolpix AW130), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS has 7.0 fps continuous shooting. Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Tough TG-2 iHS Coolpix AW130
Brand Olympus Nikon
Model Tough TG-2 iHS Coolpix AW130
Announced June, 2013 February, 2015
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 1 1
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 610k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec 1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 7.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 5.20
Flash Modes n/a n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ± EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 0.0 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 6400 6400
Min Native ISO 100 125
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Built-In Built-In
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 350 shots 370 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model Li-90B EN-EL12
Physical
Weight 230 g 221 g
Physical Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29 mm 110 x 66 x 27 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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