Nikon AW100 vs Sony W710
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Nikon AW100 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Renewed by Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
Nikon AW100 vs Sony W710 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Nikon AW100 vs Sony W710, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe AW100 was announced 16 months before the W710 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the AW100 scores versus the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon AW100 vs Sony W710 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Sony W710
AW100 | W710 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Nikon AW100
W710 | AW100 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | August 2011 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Sony W710
AW100 | W710 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon AW100 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW100 comes with exterior 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 W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Nikon AW100 vs Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the AW100 and the W710.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon AW100 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW100 and W710.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older AW100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon AW100 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 178g (0.39 lb) | 114g (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 240 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $299 | $90 |