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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon AW110
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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon AW120
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon AW100 versus Nikon AW130, both Waterproof cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was introduced 4 years before the AW130 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the AW100 matches up vs the AW130 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Nikon AW130

 AW100 AW130 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Nikon AW100

 AW130 AW100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015August 2011More modern by 42 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Nikon AW130

 AW100 AW130 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon AW130 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the AW100 against the AW130.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and AW130 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and AW130.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged AW100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography features
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography features
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW100
Street photography with Nikon AW130
55
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography information
Nikon AW130 Sports photography information
33
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (370 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW100
Travel photography with Nikon AW130
67
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
73
great battery pack (370 shots)
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW100
Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
41
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
50
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Nikon AW130
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-24 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lbs) 221 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 370 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 $398