Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX50V

Lets look closer at the Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX50V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was announced 3 months later than the HX50V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the AW110 grades versus the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW110 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW110 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW110 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the AW110 against the HX50V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and HX50V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and HX50V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX50V to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.