Nikon AW130 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Here, we are comparing the Nikon AW130 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the AW130 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The AW130 was released 2 years later than the XZ-2 iHS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the AW130 grades vs the XZ-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon AW130 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the AW130 against the XZ-2 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and XZ-2 iHS is 91 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW130 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The AW130 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon AW130 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer AW130 should have a benefit in sensor technology.