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Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2100

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon AW120
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was launched 5 years after the S2100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the AW130 matches up vs the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Sony S2100

 AW130 S2100 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Nikon AW130

 S2100 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Sony S2100

 AW130 S2100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW130 comes with outer measurements 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 S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the AW130 and the S2100.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and S2100.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon AW130 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher AW130 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2100 Portrait photography highlights
36
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography information
Sony S2100 Sports photography information
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography factors
Sony S2100 Travel photography factors
73
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography details
Sony S2100 Landscape photography details
50
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2100 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Sony S2100
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-10 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $398 $0