Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB250F

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon AW130 versus Samsung WB250F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was launched 2 years later than the WB250F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the AW130 matches up vs the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW130 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the AW130 vs the WB250F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AW130 and WB250F.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon AW130 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer AW130 should have a benefit in sensor tech.