Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX150
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Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX150 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
- Released February 2015
- Superseded the Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced February 2012
Photography Glossary Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX150 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Nikon AW130 versus Sony WX150, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe AW130 was unveiled 2 years after the WX150 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the AW130 scores versus the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Sony WX150
| AW130 | WX150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2015 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 36 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Nikon AW130
| WX150 | AW130 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Sony WX150
| AW130 | WX150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW130 compared to the WX150.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and WX150.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent AW130 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2015-02-10 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 221 grams (0.49 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 240 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $398 | $300 |