Nikon AW100 vs Sony W710

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.