Nikon AW130 vs Olympus XZ-10
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus XZ-10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus XZ-10
AW130 | XZ-10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | January 2013 | More modern by 25 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Nikon AW130
XZ-10 | AW130 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus XZ-10
AW130 | XZ-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | |
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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 |