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Nikon AW110 vs Sony S2100

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon AW110 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Released July 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon AW100
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW120
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
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Nikon AW110 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon AW110 and Sony S2100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was manufactured 3 years after the S2100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the AW110 grades versus the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Sony S2100

 AW110 S2100 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2010More modern by 43 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Nikon AW110

 S2100 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Sony S2100

 AW110 S2100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW110 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW110 offers physical dimensions 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 S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the AW110 against the S2100.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and S2100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and S2100.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon AW110 to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer AW110 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography information
Sony S2100 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography factors
Sony S2100 Sports photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW110
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
50
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging features
Sony S2100 Vlogging features
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon AW110 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Sony S2100
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $0