Nikon AW110 vs Sigma Quattro

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon AW110 versus Sigma Quattro, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the AW110 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The AW110 was revealed 3 years prior to the Quattro which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon AW110 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the AW110 matches up versus the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon AW110 has external 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) while the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Nikon AW110 versus Sigma Quattro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the AW110 compared to the Quattro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and Quattro is 92 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and Quattro.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The AW110 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will give you greater detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged AW110 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.