Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-10
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Announced August 2011
- Refreshed by Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced February 2011
Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Nikon AW100 versus Olympus SZ-10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe AW100 was brought out 7 months later than the SZ-10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the AW100 matches up against the SZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Olympus SZ-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Olympus SZ-10
AW100 | SZ-10 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | February 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Nikon AW100
SZ-10 | AW100 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Olympus SZ-10
AW100 | SZ-10 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon AW100 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Nikon AW100 versus Olympus SZ-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the AW100 vs the SZ-10.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and SZ-10 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and SZ-10.
Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon AW100 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher AW100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Olympus SZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Olympus SZ-10 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-08-24 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.1-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $299 | $300 |