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Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Older Model is Nikon AW100
  • Replacement is Nikon AW120
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Updated by Sony HX20V
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Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon AW110 versus Sony HX10V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was introduced 17 months later than the HX10V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the AW110 grades against the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Sony HX10V

 AW110 HX10V 
RevealedJuly 2013February 2012Fresher by 17 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon AW110

 HX10V AW110 
Screen resolution922k614kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Sony HX10V

 AW110 HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon AW110 versus Sony HX10V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the AW110 against the HX10V.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and HX10V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AW110 and HX10V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX10V to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent AW110 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW110
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW110
Street photography with Sony HX10V
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX10V Sports photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography details
Sony HX10V Travel photography details
67
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
45
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Sony HX10V
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-07-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech OLED monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 234 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photographs 320 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $616