Nikon AW130 vs Samsung PL200

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon AW130 and Samsung PL200, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was announced 4 years after the PL200 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the AW130 grades against the PL200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW130 has outside 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 Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW130 and Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the AW130 vs the PL200.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and PL200.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon AW130 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent AW130 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.