FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon AW100

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm F80EXR and Nikon AW100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and AW100 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and AW100 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The F80EXR was manufactured 14 months earlier than the AW100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the F80EXR matches up versus the AW100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Nikon Coolpix AW100. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Nikon AW100 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F80EXR has outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Nikon AW100 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F80EXR and Nikon AW100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the F80EXR vs the AW100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and AW100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and AW100.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The F80EXR because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon AW100 will result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged F80EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.