Nikon AW110 vs Nikon AW130

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon AW110 vs Nikon AW130, both Waterproof cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was introduced 19 months before the AW130 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the AW110 grades against the AW130 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW110 & Nikon Coolpix AW130. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW110 Gallery & Nikon AW130 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon AW130 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the AW110 compared to the AW130.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and AW130 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and AW130.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older AW110 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.