Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX500

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon AW100 vs Sony WX500, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was launched 4 years before the WX500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the AW100 grades against the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 features physical measurements 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 WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW100 vs the WX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW100 and WX500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX500 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged AW100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.