Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX150

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX150, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was released 6 months prior to the WX150 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the AW100 scores vs the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW100 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the AW100 and the WX150.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and WX150.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX150 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.