Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon AW130 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is 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 3G (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was brought out 2 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the AW130 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW130 enjoys external 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW130 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files however you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent AW130 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.