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Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon AW100
  • New Model is Nikon AW120
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WS80, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was announced 3 years after the WS80 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the AW110 grades against the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Pentax WS80

 AW110 WS80 
RevealedJuly 2013August 2009More modern by 48 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Nikon AW110

 WS80 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Pentax WS80

 AW110 WS80 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW110 vs the WS80.

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and WS80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and WS80.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon AW110 to offer you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger AW110 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography factors
Pentax WS80 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography factors
Pentax WS80 Sports photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
23
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Travel photography highlights
67
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
weather proof
has built in flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
has manual focus
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging details
Pentax WS80 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Pentax WS80
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-07-05 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI68
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $220