Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon AW130

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon AW130, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and AW130 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and AW130 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was brought out 4 years later than the AW130 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon AW130 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up vs the AW130 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A7 & Nikon Coolpix AW130. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Nikon AW130 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 enjoys physical measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon AW130 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 compared to the AW130.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and AW130 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A7 and AW130.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A7 will result in extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A7 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.