Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony W320

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony W320, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the 1 AW1 (1") and W320 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The 1 AW1 was introduced 3 years later than the W320 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 AW1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 1 AW1 scores vs the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 AW1 features exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony W320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 AW1 vs the W320.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 AW1 and W320 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 AW1 and W320.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The 1 AW1 uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more modern 1 AW1 provides a benefit in sensor technology.