Nikon AW100 vs Pentax I-10

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon AW100 and Pentax I-10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was launched 20 months later than the I-10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the AW100 grades versus the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW100 has got exterior dimensions 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 Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the AW100 against the I-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and I-10.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon AW100 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher AW100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.