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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Nikon AW120
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon AW130 versus Olympus XZ-10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was introduced 2 years after the XZ-10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the AW130 scores versus the XZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus XZ-10

 AW130 XZ-10 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Nikon AW130

 XZ-10 AW130 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus XZ-10

 AW130 XZ-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW130 offers external 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) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon AW130 versus Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the AW130 vs the XZ-10.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and XZ-10 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and XZ-10.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon AW130 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher AW130 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
36
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography highlights
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW130
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-10
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
73
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (221 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography advice
50
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW130
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
35
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (221g)
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Olympus XZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-10 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 221 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 240 photos
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $398 $428