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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon AW120
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon AW130 versus Samsung WB35F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was announced 14 months after the WB35F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the AW130 scores versus the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Samsung WB35F

 AW130 WB35F 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2014Newer by 14 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon AW130

 WB35F AW130 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Samsung WB35F

 AW130 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Nikon AW130 versus Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the AW130 and the WB35F.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and WB35F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and WB35F.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern AW130 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
36
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography details
Samsung WB35F Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography features
Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
73
good battery pack (370 shots)
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography info
50
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Samsung WB35F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-10 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $398 $130