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Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW100
  • Updated by Nikon AW120
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon AW110 versus Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was announced within a month of the WG-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the AW110 scores versus the WG-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Pentax WG-10

 AW110 WG-10 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon AW110

 WG-10 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Pentax WG-10

 AW110 WG-10 
AnnouncedJuly 2013June 2013Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW110 provides external measurements 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 Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the AW110 and the WG-10.

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and WG-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and WG-10.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon AW110 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography details
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW110
Street photography with Pentax WG-10
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography highlights
67
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography features
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Pentax WG-10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Pentax WG-10
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-07-05 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal 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 size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology OLED monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 1.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 193g (0.43 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $250 $0