Nikon AW100 vs Sony HX5

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon AW100 versus Sony HX5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the AW100 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The AW100 was revealed 15 months later than the HX5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the AW100 matches up against the HX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the AW100 and the HX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and HX5.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The AW100 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon AW100 will offer greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer AW100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.