Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB700

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon AW100 and Samsung WB700, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was brought out 8 months after the WB700 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the AW100 matches up versus the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW100 has got exterior dimensions 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 Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Nikon AW100 and Samsung WB700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the AW100 vs the WB700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and WB700.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon AW100 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern AW100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.