Nikon AW130 vs Nikon P330

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon AW130 versus Nikon P330, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and P330 (12MP) and the AW130 (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The AW130 was released 24 months after the P330 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the AW130 scores against the P330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Nikon Coolpix P330. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Nikon P330 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 has outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon P330 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Nikon AW130 versus Nikon P330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the AW130 against the P330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and P330 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and P330.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The AW130 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon AW130 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent AW130 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.