Nikon AW100 vs Sony W610
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Nikon AW100 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Launched August 2011
- Updated by Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012

Nikon AW100 vs Sony W610 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Nikon AW100 vs Sony W610, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The AW100 was released 4 months earlier than the W610 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the AW100 scores versus the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon AW100 vs Sony W610 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Sony W610
AW100 | W610 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon AW100
W610 | AW100 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Sony W610
AW100 | W610 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Nikon AW100 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 has physical measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Nikon AW100 vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the AW100 and the W610.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW100 and W610.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon AW100 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.

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Nikon AW100 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-08-24 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178 gr (0.39 lb) | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $299 | $200 |