Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S8200

Let's look more closely at the Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S8200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Nikon. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was brought out 3 years later than the S8200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the AW130 matches up vs the S8200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the AW130 compared to the S8200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and S8200 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and S8200.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer AW130 provides an edge in sensor technology.