Nikon AW130 vs Pentax MX-1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon AW130 versus Pentax MX-1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the AW130 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The AW130 was announced 20 months after the MX-1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the AW130 matches up vs the MX-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW130 has got external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Nikon AW130 versus Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the AW130 compared to the MX-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and MX-1 is 91 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and MX-1.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The AW130 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon AW130 will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent AW130 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.