Nikon AW110 vs Sony WX10

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon AW110 versus Sony WX10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was announced 2 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the AW110 grades against the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the AW110 and the WX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and WX10 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and WX10.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent AW110 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.