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Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(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
Pentax WG-1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Pentax WG-1

 AW110 WG-1 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2011More recent by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Nikon AW110

 WG-1 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Pentax WG-1

 AW110 WG-1 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW110
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
48
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW110
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1
67
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proof
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Pentax WG-1
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Pentax Optio WG-1
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