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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW120
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon AW130 and Samsung WB750, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was manufactured 3 years after the WB750 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the AW130 matches up versus the WB750 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Samsung WB750

 AW130 WB750 
IntroducedFebruary 2015September 2011More modern by 42 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Nikon AW130

 WB750 AW130 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Samsung WB750

 AW130 WB750 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW130 has got external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW130 and Samsung WB750 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the AW130 compared to the WB750.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and WB750 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and WB750.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon AW130 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer AW130 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW130
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
manual focus
MP count decent (13MP)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW130
Street photography with Samsung WB750
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography info
Samsung WB750 Sports photography info
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (370 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
73
great battery (370 shots)
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (193g)
MP count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography advice
50
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB750 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Samsung WB750
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Samsung WB750
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Samsung WB750
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2011-09-01
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash modes - On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $398 $339