Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX350
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Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2011
- Later Model is Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Superseded the Sony WX300
- Successor is Sony WX500
Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX350, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe AW100 was brought out 3 years before the WX350 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the AW100 matches up against the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Sony WX350
AW100 | WX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon AW100
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Introduced | February 2014 | August 2011 | Fresher by 30 months |
Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Sony WX350
AW100 | WX350 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the AW100 compared to the WX350.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and WX350.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX350 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older AW100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-08-24 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 grams (0.39 lb) | 164 grams (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 470 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $299 | $270 |