Nikon AW130 vs Sony W560
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Nikon AW130 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2015
- Succeeded the Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Below, we are contrasting the Nikon AW130 and Sony W560, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe AW130 was released 4 years after the W560 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon AW130 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the AW130 matches up vs the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Sony W560
| AW130 | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 50 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Nikon AW130
| W560 | AW130 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Sony W560
| AW130 | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon AW130 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the AW130 vs the W560.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and W560 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Nikon AW130 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AW130 and W560.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon AW130 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger AW130 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon AW130 vs Sony W560 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 221g (0.49 pounds) | 110g (0.24 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $398 | $139 |
