Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S9100

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S9100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was revealed 2 months later than the S9100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the AW100 grades vs the S9100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S9100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the AW100 versus the S9100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and S9100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the AW100 and S9100.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon AW100 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.