Nikon AW130 vs Nikon W300

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon AW130 versus Nikon W300, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was revealed 3 years before the W300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the AW130 scores vs the W300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Nikon Coolpix W300. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Nikon W300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW130 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW130 versus Nikon W300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the AW130 against the W300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and W300 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and W300.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The older AW130 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.