Nikon AW130 vs Sigma SD9

Lets look much closer at the Nikon AW130 vs Sigma SD9, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the AW130 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The AW130 was announced 12 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon AW130 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the AW130 grades versus the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 enjoys 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 Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the AW130 and the SD9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and SD9 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and SD9.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The AW130 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon AW130 will produce greater detail with its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern AW130 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.