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Nikon AW130 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon AW120
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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Nikon AW130 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon AW130 and Nikon P7800, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and P7800 (12MP) and the AW130 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The AW130 was announced 15 months after the P7800 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the AW130 grades against the P7800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Nikon P7800

 AW130 P7800 
RevealedFebruary 2015November 2013Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Nikon AW130

 P7800 AW130 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Nikon P7800

 AW130 P7800 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has sizing of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Nikon AW130 and Nikon P7800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the AW130 vs the P7800.

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and P7800 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and P7800.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The AW130 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon AW130 will give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher AW130 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW130
Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
manual focus
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW130
Street photography with Nikon P7800
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (399 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW130
Sports photography with Nikon P7800
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (370 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW130
Travel photography with Nikon P7800
72
good battery pack (370 shots)
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (399 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Landscape photography camera
50
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
75
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
more heavy than competition (399g)
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Nikon AW130 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Nikon P7800
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2013-11-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 10.00 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 399 grams (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 200
Other
Battery life 370 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $398 $550