Nikon AW130 vs Sony HX90V

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon AW130 versus Sony HX90V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was released 2 months earlier than the HX90V and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the AW130 grades against the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Nikon AW130 versus Sony HX90V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the AW130 versus the HX90V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX90V to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.