Nikon AW100 vs Sony G3

Below, we are comparing the Nikon AW100 versus Sony G3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was launched 2 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the AW100 scores vs the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 enjoys physical 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) and the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the AW100 and the G3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW100 and G3.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon AW100 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern AW100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.