Nikon AW110 vs Sony W800

Following is a in-depth review of the Nikon AW110 vs Sony W800, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was brought out 7 months prior to the W800 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the AW110 matches up vs the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW110 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are available at Nikon AW110 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 offers exterior 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 W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the AW110 and the W800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and W800 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AW110 and W800.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W800 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged AW110 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.