Nikon AW130 vs Nikon L22

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon AW130 and Nikon L22, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and L22 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was unveiled 5 years after the L22 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the AW130 grades versus the L22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Nikon Coolpix L22. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Nikon L22 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW130 has external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon L22 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW130 and Nikon L22 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the AW130 compared to the L22.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and L22 is 91 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and L22.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon AW130 to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern AW130 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.