Nikon AW130 vs Nikon P7700

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon AW130 vs Nikon P7700, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and P7700 (12MP) and the AW130 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The AW130 was announced 21 months later than the P7700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the AW130 matches up against the P7700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Nikon Coolpix P7700. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Nikon P7700 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW130 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon P7700 has proportions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the AW130 compared to the P7700.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and P7700 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and P7700.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The AW130 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Nikon AW130 will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger AW130 should have a benefit in sensor technology.