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Nikon AW130 vs Sony S950

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S950 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW120
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Nikon AW130 vs Sony S950 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Sony S950

 AW130 S950 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2009Fresher by 73 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Nikon AW130

 S950 AW130 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Sony S950

 AW130 S950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Nikon AW130 versus Sony S950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S950 size comparison

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

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography details
Sony S950 Portrait photography details
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW130
Street photography with Sony S950
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (370 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
73
good battery life (370 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S950 Landscape photography highlights
50
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery life (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging info
Sony S950 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Nikon AW130 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Sony S950
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $398 $130