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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon AW120
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB350F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was manufactured 14 months after the WB350F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the AW130 grades against the WB350F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Samsung WB350F

 AW130 WB350F 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2014Newer by 14 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon AW130

 WB350F AW130 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Samsung WB350F

 AW130 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW130 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the AW130 vs the WB350F.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and WB350F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger AW130 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography info
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography advice
Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (370 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW130
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
73
great battery (370 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography factors
50
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery (370 per charge)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
34
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Samsung WB350F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $398 $260