Nikon AW130 vs Sony HX5

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon AW130 and Sony HX5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the AW130 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The AW130 was brought out 4 years after the HX5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the AW130 matches up versus the HX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW130 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the AW130 and the HX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and HX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and HX5.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The AW130 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon AW130 will show extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher AW130 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.