Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S6300

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon AW130 versus Nikon S6300, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Nikon. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was released 3 years later than the S6300 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the AW130 matches up versus the S6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Nikon Coolpix S6300. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Nikon S6300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW130 offers 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 S6300 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the AW130 vs the S6300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and S6300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and S6300.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos though you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer AW130 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.