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Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW120
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon AW130 versus Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was launched 3 years later than the WG-2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the AW130 scores against the WG-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Pentax WG-2

 AW130 WG-2 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2012More recent by 37 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Nikon AW130

 WG-2 AW130 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Pentax WG-2

 AW130 WG-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Nikon AW130 versus Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the AW130 compared to the WG-2.

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and WG-2 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and WG-2.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher AW130 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography highlights
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography features
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography factors
73
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography information
50
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Pentax WG-2
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2015-02-10 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 221g (0.49 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs 260 photographs
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $398 $350