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Nikon AW130 vs Pentax S1

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW120
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
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Nikon AW130 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon AW130 versus Pentax S1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was unveiled 4 years later than the S1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the AW130 grades vs the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Pentax S1

 AW130 S1 
ReleasedFebruary 2015March 2011More recent by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon AW130

 S1 AW130 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Pentax S1

 AW130 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW130 has outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the AW130 and the S1.

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and S1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and S1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon AW130 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern AW130 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW130
Sports photography with Pentax S1
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (370 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography features
Pentax S1 Travel photography features
73
good battery (370 per charge)
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
Pentax S1 Landscape photography advice
50
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
good battery (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging information
Pentax S1 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon AW130 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Pentax S1
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Pentax Optio S1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-10 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $398 $174