Nikon AW130 vs Sony W370

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon AW130 and Sony W370, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was released 5 years after the W370 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the AW130 grades against the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the AW130 versus the W370.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and W370.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon AW130 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern AW130 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.