Nikon AW130 vs Pentax KP
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Nikon AW130 vs Pentax KP 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
- Announced February 2015
- Previous Model is Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Revealed January 2017
Nikon AW130 vs Pentax KP Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon AW130 vs Pentax KP, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the AW130 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe AW130 was introduced 23 months prior to the KP which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon AW130 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the AW130 scores against the KP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon AW130 vs Pentax KP Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Pentax KP. The whole galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Pentax KP
AW130 | KP |
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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Nikon AW130
KP | AW130 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | February 2015 | Newer by 23 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Pentax KP
AW130 | KP | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon AW130 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW130 offers physical dimensions 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 Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Look at the Nikon AW130 vs Pentax KP in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the AW130 compared to the KP.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and KP is 91 and 61 respectively.
Nikon AW130 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and KP.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The AW130 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax KP will give greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged AW130 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon AW130 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon AW130 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Pentax KP |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2017-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 819200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/24000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 pounds) | 703g (1.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
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 | 390 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $398 | $747 |