Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S810c
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Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2015
- Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Released April 2014

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S810c Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon AW130 versus Nikon S810c, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The AW130 was manufactured 11 months after the S810c and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the AW130 matches up against the S810c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S810c Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Nikon Coolpix S810c. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Nikon S810c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Nikon S810c
AW130 | S810c | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | April 2014 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon AW130
S810c | AW130 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Nikon S810c
AW130 | S810c | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW130 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon AW130 versus Nikon S810c in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the AW130 and the S810c.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and S810c is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and S810c.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images however you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger AW130 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S810c Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Nikon Coolpix S810c | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Nikon Coolpix S810c |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-02-10 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221 grams (0.49 lbs) | 216 grams (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 | 270 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $398 | $350 |