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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon AW120
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon AW130 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was released 14 months later than the Galaxy Camera 2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the AW130 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 AW130 Galaxy Camera 2 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2014Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon AW130

 Galaxy Camera 2 AW130 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k921kSharper display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 AW130 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW130 has outside 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the AW130 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AW130 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher AW130 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW130
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (283g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (370 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery power (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography highlights
72
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
great battery power (400 shots)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
50
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
37
quite wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than competition (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-10 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 pounds) 283 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $398 $400