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Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon AW120
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon AW130 and Nikon S6100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Nikon. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was brought out 4 years later than the S6100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the AW130 grades versus the S6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Nikon S6100

 AW130 S6100 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2011Fresher by 49 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon AW130

 S6100 AW130 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Nikon S6100

 AW130 S6100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 enjoys 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) while the Nikon S6100 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the AW130 compared to the S6100.

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and S6100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and S6100.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher AW130 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW130
Portrait photography with Nikon S6100
36
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography advice
Nikon S6100 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6100 Sports photography factors
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (370 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography information
Nikon S6100 Travel photography information
73
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
has touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography factors
50
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (210 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
32
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Nikon S6100
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-10 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 210 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $398 $195