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Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX350

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(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
Sony WX350
(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  • Superseded the Sony WX300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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Sony WX350

 AW100 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon AW100

 WX350 AW100 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2011Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Sony WX350

 AW100 WX350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW100
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW100
Street photography with Sony WX350
55
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
33
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW100
Travel photography with Sony WX350
67
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
good battery power (470 shots)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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