Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S3300

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon AW110 versus Nikon S3300, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was brought out 18 months after the S3300 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the AW110 scores against the S3300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW110 & Nikon Coolpix S3300. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW110 Gallery & Nikon S3300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S3300 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW110 versus Nikon S3300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the AW110 versus the S3300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and S3300 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and S3300.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger AW110 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.