Nikon AW100 vs Nikon W300

Below is a extensive comparison of the Nikon AW100 vs Nikon W300, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was introduced 6 years earlier than the W300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the AW100 grades vs the W300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Nikon Coolpix W300. The whole galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Nikon W300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW100 provides outer 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 W300 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the AW100 and the W300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and W300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and W300.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older AW100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.