Nikon AW130 vs Samsung HZ15W

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon AW130 vs Samsung HZ15W, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was announced 6 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the AW130 grades versus the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon AW130 vs Samsung HZ15W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the AW130 against the HZ15W.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and HZ15W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and HZ15W.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon AW130 to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger AW130 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.