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Nikon AW110 vs Sony W710

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon AW110 vs Sony W710 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
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW100
  • Replacement is Nikon AW120
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon AW110 vs Sony W710 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon AW110 vs Sony W710, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was launched 6 months later than the W710 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the AW110 matches up vs the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Sony W710

 AW110 W710 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Nikon AW110

 W710 AW110 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Sony W710

 AW110 W710 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon AW110 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Nikon AW110 vs Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW110 compared to the W710.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AW110 and W710.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW110
Street photography with Sony W710
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (114g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography information
Sony W710 Sports photography information
48
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography information
Sony W710 Travel photography information
67
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography factors
Sony W710 Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging features
Sony W710 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon AW110 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Sony W710
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-07-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech OLED monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 $90