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SENSOR Sensor size: 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
IMAGE White balance presets: 7
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 30 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Shutter priority: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 60.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 921,000
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 201 g (0.44 lb / 7.09 oz)
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 16 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 4608 x 3456
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 17 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-6400
IMAGE Image stabilization: Sensor-shift
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fixed
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4x)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 380
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
Summary
The Olympus Tough TG-4 maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels (16 megapixels) is better than the Nikon 1 AW1 maximum resolution of 4608 x 3072 pixels (14 megapixels). The Nikon 1 AW1 is produced with larger sensor compared to the Olympus Tough TG-4: 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). This is very important specification of this camera as large sensor lets the photographer to take photos of the more professional quality. The Olympus Tough TG-4 offers a wider ISO range of 100-6400 in compare with 160-6400 ISO range of the Nikon 1 AW1. Such ISO range let the photographer to take better photos in dim light conditions. The Nikon 1 AW1 offers more presets of white balance - 7. This specification gives the photographer more control over colour. The Olympus Tough TG-4 provides image stabilization which will allow the camera owner to take sharp photos indoors without using a tripod. The Tough TG-4 offers better 4x digital zoom.
The Tough TG-4 is produced with tilting display which will let the photographer to shoot great selfie photos. The Nikon 1 AW1 display is better as it has more screen dots 921,000 in comparison to 460,000 dots of the Olympus Tough TG-4 display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Nikon 1 AW1 offers better lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds.
The Tough TG-4 is produced with built-in Wi-Fi which will help the camera owner to transfer photos wirelessly from a camera to a computer. The Olympus Tough TG-4 battery life is better than the Nikon 1 AW1 battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to make 380 shots with the Tough TG-4 and only 220 with the 1 AW1. The 1 AW1 weighs 201g which is 46g lighter than the weight of the Tough TG-4.
Considering the above differences the Olympus Tough TG-4 will become the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon