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Nikon AW100 vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon AW100 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(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
Sony W610
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Sony W610

 AW100 W610 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon AW100

 W610 AW100 

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Sony W610

 AW100 W610 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon AW100 vs Sony W610 size comparison

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

Nikon AW100 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon AW100 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW100
Portrait photography with Sony W610
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 Street photography factors
Sony W610 Street photography factors
55
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography information
Sony W610 Sports photography information
33
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography highlights
Sony W610 Travel photography highlights
67
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW100
Landscape photography with Sony W610
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW100
Vlogging with Sony W610
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Nikon AW100 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Sony W610
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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