Nikon AW110 vs Sony W230

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon AW110 vs Sony W230, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was brought out 4 years later than the W230 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the AW110 grades vs the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the AW110 compared to the W230.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and W230.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon AW110 to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer AW110 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.