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Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX99

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
67
Overall
53

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW100
  • Later Model is Nikon AW120
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon AW110 versus Sony HX99, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty similar but the AW110 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) feature different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The AW110 was brought out 6 years earlier than the HX99 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the AW110 scores against the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Sony HX99

 AW110 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Nikon AW110

 HX99 AW110 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018July 2013Fresher by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k614kClearer screen (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Sony HX99

 AW110 HX99 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen size

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 provides outer 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 Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Nikon AW110 versus Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the AW110 versus the HX99.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and HX99 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and HX99.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The AW110 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX99 will deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older AW110 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography features
Sony HX99 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (242 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography features
Sony HX99 Sports photography features
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (360 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW110
Travel photography with Sony HX99
67
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
76
good battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (242g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
58
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging factors
Sony HX99 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
76
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (242 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Sony HX99
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-07-05 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 614k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 242 gr (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 pictures 360 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $469