Nikon AW130 vs Sony S950

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon AW130 versus Sony S950, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was manufactured 6 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the AW130 grades vs the S950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW130 comes with outer 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 S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the AW130 against the S950.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AW130 and S950.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon AW130 to provide greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger AW130 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.