Nikon AW110 vs Nikon L810

Let's look more closely at the Nikon AW110 and Nikon L810, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Nikon. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the L810 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was introduced 18 months after the L810 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the AW110 matches up vs the L810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Nikon Coolpix L810. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Nikon L810 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 offers physical 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) while the Nikon L810 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW110 and Nikon L810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the AW110 versus the L810.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and L810 is 92 and 74 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and L810.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of images but you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer AW110 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.