Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Lets look closer at the Nikon AW130 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was unveiled 5 years after the SP-800 UZ which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the AW130 matches up against the SP-800 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Nikon AW130 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the AW130 vs the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and SP-800 UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and SP-800 UZ.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon AW130 to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer AW130 should have an edge in sensor technology.