Nikon AW100 vs Pentax E85
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Nikon AW100 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Released August 2011
- Updated by Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced September 2009
Nikon AW100 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon AW100 versus Pentax E85, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe AW100 was released 24 months after the E85 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the AW100 grades against the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon AW100 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Pentax E85
AW100 | E85 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | September 2009 | Newer by 24 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Nikon AW100
E85 | AW100 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Pentax E85
AW100 | E85 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon AW100 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Nikon AW100 versus Pentax E85 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the AW100 vs the E85.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and E85 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon AW100 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW100 and E85.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon AW100 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger AW100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon AW100 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-08-24 | 2009-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178g (0.39 lbs) | 145g (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | EN-EL12 | D-LI95 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $299 | $0 |