Nikon AW130 vs Sony H55

Here, we are comparing the Nikon AW130 versus Sony H55, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was launched 4 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the AW130 matches up against the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW130 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW130 against the H55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and H55.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon AW130 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent AW130 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.