Nikon AW130 vs Sony W690

Let's look more closely at the Nikon AW130 and Sony W690, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was launched 2 years later than the W690 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the AW130 scores versus the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 features outside measurements 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 W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Nikon AW130 and Sony W690 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the AW130 and the W690.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and W690.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher AW130 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.