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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon AW120
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SZ-10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was manufactured 4 years after the SZ-10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the AW130 scores vs the SZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus SZ-10

 AW130 SZ-10 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2011Newer by 49 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Nikon AW130

 SZ-10 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus SZ-10

 AW130 SZ-10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SZ-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the AW130 compared to the SZ-10.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and SZ-10 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and SZ-10.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon AW130 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent AW130 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography factors
36
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography details
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (370 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW130
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
73
good battery (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (220 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography information
50
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Olympus SZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Olympus SZ-10
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 shots 220 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $398 $300