Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1
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Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2013
- Older Model is Nikon AW100
- Later Model is Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2011
Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The AW110 was revealed 2 years later than the WG-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the AW110 matches up against the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Pentax WG-1
AW110 | WG-1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | February 2011 | More recent by 30 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Nikon AW110
WG-1 | AW110 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Pentax WG-1
AW110 | WG-1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the AW110 versus the WG-1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and WG-1.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon AW110 to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent AW110 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-07-05 | 2011-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | OLED monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 260 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $250 | $350 |