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Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S810c 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
Nikon S810c
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Nikon S810c

 AW130 S810c 
ReleasedFebruary 2015April 2014More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon AW130

 S810c AW130 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k921kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Nikon S810c

 AW130 S810c 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

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

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S810c Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography factors
Nikon S810c Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Sports photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (370 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography info
Nikon S810c Travel photography info
72
great battery (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (216g)
features focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery (270 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography details
Nikon S810c Landscape photography details
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (270 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging information
Nikon S810c Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (216g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Nikon Coolpix S810c
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