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Nikon AW110 vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Nikon AW110 vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Renewed by Nikon AW120
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 IV
  • Refreshed by Sony RX100 VI
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Nikon AW110 vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon AW110 versus Sony RX100 V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the AW110 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The AW110 was announced 4 years earlier than the RX100 V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon AW110 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the AW110 grades against the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Sony RX100 V

 AW110 RX100 V 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Nikon AW110

 RX100 V AW110 
LaunchedOctober 2016July 2013More modern by 39 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k614kCrisper screen (+615k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Sony RX100 V

 AW110 RX100 V 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon AW110 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW110 features external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the AW110 compared to the RX100 V.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and RX100 V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and RX100 V.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The AW110 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 V will provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged AW110 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography information
Sony RX100 V Sports photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery power (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW110
Travel photography with Sony RX100 V
67
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
80
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 V as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
81
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (299g)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon AW110 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Sony RX100 V
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-07-05 2016-10-06
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 299 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 220 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $998