Nikon AW100 vs Sony W650

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon AW100 vs Sony W650, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the W650 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the AW100 scores versus the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 comes with outer dimensions 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 W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the AW100 and the W650.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AW100 and W650.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.