Nikon AW110 vs Samsung SL30

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon AW110 and Samsung SL30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was manufactured 4 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the AW110 matches up against the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are available at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 comes with external measurements 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 Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW110 and Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the AW110 vs the SL30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and SL30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and SL30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon AW110 to show greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent AW110 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.