Nikon AW110 vs Sony WX70

Lets look more closely at the Nikon AW110 versus Sony WX70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was launched 18 months after the WX70 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the AW110 grades vs the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW110 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon AW110 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW110 comes with external measurements 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 WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW110 versus Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the AW110 against the WX70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and WX70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer AW110 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.