Nikon AW100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon AW100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was announced 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the AW100 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW100 features external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the AW100 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AW100 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged AW100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.