Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S31

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon AW100 versus Nikon S31, both Waterproof cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the AW100 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") offer different sensor sizes.

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The AW100 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the S31 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the AW100 scores vs the S31 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Nikon Coolpix S31. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Nikon S31 has specifications of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW100 versus Nikon S31 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the AW100 compared to the S31.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and S31 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW100 and S31.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The AW100 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon AW100 will render greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged AW100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.