Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX5

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon AW100 versus Sony WX5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was introduced 14 months after the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the AW100 scores against the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW100 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW100 versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the AW100 against the WX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and WX5.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon AW100 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer AW100 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.