Nikon AW100 vs Sony S930

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon AW100 vs Sony S930, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was revealed 2 years after the S930 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the AW100 scores versus the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW100 comes with outside 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 S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Nikon AW100 vs Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the AW100 vs the S930.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and S930.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon AW100 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher AW100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.