Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S32

Below is a extended assessment of the Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S32, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and S32 (13MP) and the AW130 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The AW130 was unveiled 13 months later than the S32 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the AW130 matches up vs the S32 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Nikon Coolpix S32. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW130 offers exterior 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) and the Nikon S32 has measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S32 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the AW130 and the S32.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and S32 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and S32.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The AW130 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon AW130 will offer you more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher AW130 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.