Nikon AW130 vs Sony W800

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon AW130 versus Sony W800, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was unveiled 13 months after the W800 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the AW130 scores versus the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the AW130 vs the W800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and W800.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W800 to give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern AW130 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.