Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX30

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was unveiled 3 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the AW130 scores against the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW130 features physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the AW130 versus the WX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and WX30.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent AW130 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.