Nikon AW130 vs Pentax W60
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Nikon AW130 vs Pentax W60 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
- Introduced February 2015
- Succeeded the Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2009
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon AW130 vs Pentax W60, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe AW130 was revealed 5 years after the W60 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the AW130 matches up against the W60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Pentax W60
| AW130 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 69 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Nikon AW130
| W60 | AW130 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Pentax W60
| AW130 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Nikon AW130 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 offers outside 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) while the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the AW130 vs the W60.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and W60 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Nikon AW130 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AW130 and W60.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon AW130 to show greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger AW130 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon AW130 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2015-02-10 | 2009-07-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 50 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | 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 range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 221 grams (0.49 pounds) | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | D-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $398 | $300 |
