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Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Renewed by Nikon A1000
Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW120
Photography Glossary

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW130, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and AW130 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A900 was launched 13 months after the AW130 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A900 grades vs the AW130 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Nikon AW130

 A900 AW130 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2015Newer by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Nikon A900

 AW130 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Nikon AW130

 A900 AW130 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW130 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A900 and the AW130.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and AW130 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and AW130.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon A900 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher A900 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography information
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography information
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MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography features
Nikon AW130 Street photography features
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screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (289 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography details
Nikon AW130 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (370 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (289 grams)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
73
good battery power (370 shots)
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A900
Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery power (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Nikon AW130
 Nikon Coolpix A900Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2016-02-23 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 221g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 370 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $400 $398