Nikon AW130 vs Sony HX400V

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon AW130 and Sony HX400V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was announced 13 months after the HX400V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon AW130 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the AW130 matches up versus the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 has outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW130 and Sony HX400V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the AW130 against the HX400V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and HX400V.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX400V to result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern AW130 will have an edge in sensor technology.