Nikon AW130 vs Samsung ST65

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon AW130 and Samsung ST65, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The AW130 was launched 4 years later than the ST65 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon AW130 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the AW130 grades vs the ST65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Samsung ST65. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 has got external dimensions 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 ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Nikon AW130 and Samsung ST65 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the AW130 compared to the ST65.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and ST65 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and ST65.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon AW130 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer AW130 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.