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Nikon AW110 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Nikon AW110 vs Sigma DP1 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
  • Launched July 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon AW100
  • New Model is Nikon AW120
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2008
  • Updated by Sigma DP1s
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Nikon AW110 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon AW110 vs Sigma DP1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the AW110 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The AW110 was manufactured 5 years after the DP1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon AW110 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the AW110 scores vs the DP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Sigma DP1

 AW110 DP1 
IntroducedJuly 2013May 2008More modern by 63 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Nikon AW110

 DP1 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Sigma DP1

 AW110 DP1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW110 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 features outside 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) whilst the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the AW110 compared to the DP1.

Nikon AW110 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and DP1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW110 and DP1.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The AW110 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon AW110 will offer greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent AW110 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon AW110 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography information
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography features
Sigma DP1 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (270g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than others (270 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
44
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
9
no video
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Nikon AW110 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Sigma DP1
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Sigma DP1
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Sigma DP1
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-07-05 2008-05-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 270 gr (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $566