Nikon AW130 vs Pentax W80

Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon AW130 vs Pentax W80, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was brought out 5 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the AW130 matches up versus the W80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 enjoys exterior 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 W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW130 vs Pentax W80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the AW130 and the W80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and W80 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and W80.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon AW130 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern AW130 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.