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Nikon AW130 vs Nikon D2H

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Nikon D2H front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon D2H 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon AW120
Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched December 2003
  • Previous Model is Nikon D1H
  • Successor is Nikon D2Hs
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Nikon AW130 vs Nikon D2H Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon AW130 and Nikon D2H, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro DSLR and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and D2H (4MP) and the AW130 (1/2.3") and D2H (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The AW130 was introduced 11 years after the D2H which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon AW130 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D2H being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the AW130 scores versus the D2H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Nikon D2H

 AW130 D2H 
LaunchedFebruary 2015December 2003Newer by 136 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k211kCrisper screen (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Nikon AW130

 D2H AW130 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Nikon D2H

 AW130 D2H 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon D2H Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW130 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon D2H has measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the AW130 versus the D2H.

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon D2H size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and D2H is 91 and 51 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon D2H top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon D2H Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AW130 and D2H.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The AW130 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon AW130 will give more detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer AW130 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon D2H sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon D2H Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon D2H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D2H Portrait photography highlights
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (4MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography features
Nikon D2H Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography advice
Nikon D2H Sports photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (4MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D2H as a Travel photography camera
73
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
42
environment proofing
resolution not great (4 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
Landscape photography with Nikon D2H
50
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (4MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging details
Nikon D2H Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
9
no video shooting
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Nikon AW130 vs Nikon D2H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Nikon D2H
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Nikon D2H
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Nikon D2H
Class Waterproof Pro DSLR
Released 2015-02-10 2003-12-19
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS JFET
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 4 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2464 x 1632
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 211 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lbs) 1200 gr (2.65 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.0
DXO Low light score not tested 352
Other
Battery life 370 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $398 $253