Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-3

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was revealed 20 months later than the WG-3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the AW130 scores vs the WG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the AW130 vs the WG-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and WG-3.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent AW130 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.