Nikon AW130 vs Olympus FE-5020
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus FE-5020 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
- Revealed February 2015
- Old Model is Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-935
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Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon AW130 and Olympus FE-5020, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe AW130 was manufactured 5 years after the FE-5020 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the AW130 grades against the FE-5020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus FE-5020
| AW130 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2015 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 68 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon AW130
| FE-5020 | AW130 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus FE-5020
| AW130 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW130 versus the FE-5020.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and FE-5020 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and FE-5020.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon AW130 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger AW130 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Olympus FE-5020 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Olympus FE-5020 |
| Otherwise known as | - | X-935 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2009-07-22 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 921k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.10 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 221 grams (0.49 pounds) | 137 grams (0.30 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 pictures | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-42B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card, microSD |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $398 | $160 |
