Nikon AW100 vs Sony HX50V

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon AW100 vs Sony HX50V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was launched 20 months earlier than the HX50V making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the AW100 grades vs the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 provides 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 Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the AW100 versus the HX50V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW100 and HX50V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged AW100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.