Nikon AW100 vs Nikon P330

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon AW100 versus Nikon P330, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and P330 (12MP) and the AW100 (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The AW100 was manufactured 18 months prior to the P330 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the AW100 scores against the P330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Nikon Coolpix P330. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Nikon P330 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW100 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon P330 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW100 versus Nikon P330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the AW100 compared to the P330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and P330 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW100 and P330.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The AW100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Nikon AW100 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged AW100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.