Nikon AW130 vs Sony TF1

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon AW130 versus Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was introduced 20 months later than the TF1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the AW130 scores against the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW130 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the AW130 and the TF1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and TF1.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent AW130 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.