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Nikon AW130 vs Pentax KP

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(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
Pentax KP
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Pentax KP

 AW130 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Nikon AW130

 KP AW130 
RevealedJanuary 2017February 2015Newer by 23 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Pentax KP

 AW130 KP 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical 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).

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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.

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and KP is 91 and 61 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax KP Portrait photography highlights
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography advice
Pentax KP Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
above average ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (370 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/24,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery power (390 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW130
Travel photography with Pentax KP
73
great battery (370 CIPA)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
environment proofing
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery power (390 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax KP as a Landscape photography camera
50
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (819,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery power (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW130
Vlogging with Pentax KP
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon AW130 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Pentax KP
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Pentax KP
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