Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 550WP
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 550WP 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
- Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 550WP

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 550WP Overview
Let's look closer at the Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 550WP, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The AW130 was launched 6 years after the 550WP which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the AW130 scores against the 550WP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 550WP Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus 550WP
AW130 | 550WP | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 75 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Nikon AW130
550WP | AW130 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus 550WP
AW130 | 550WP | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW130 has outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the AW130 vs the 550WP.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and 550WP is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and 550WP.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon AW130 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern AW130 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
Also Known as | - | mju 550WP |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $398 | $399 |