Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-10

Below, we are comparing the Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was announced 20 months later than the WG-10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the AW130 grades versus the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Pentax WG-10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the AW130 against the WG-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and WG-10.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon AW130 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger AW130 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.