Nikon AW100 vs Samsung SL30

Lets look much closer at the Nikon AW100 versus Samsung SL30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was brought out 2 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the AW100 matches up versus the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 provides physical 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 Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the AW100 compared to the SL30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and SL30.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon AW100 to offer extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher AW100 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.