Nikon AW110 vs Sony W800
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Nikon AW110 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(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
- Updated by Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched February 2014

Nikon AW110 vs Sony W800 Overview
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").

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.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony W800 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Sony W800
AW110 | W800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Nikon AW110
W800 | AW110 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2013 | More modern by 7 months |
Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Sony W800
AW110 | W800 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Nikon AW110 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Nikon AW110 vs Sony W800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
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.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW110 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-07-05 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 614k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | OLED monitor | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVI MPEG4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 gr (0.43 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $250 | $90 |