Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX350
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Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Old Model is Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Old Model is Sony WX300
- Replacement is Sony WX500
Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon AW130 versus Sony WX350, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe AW130 was introduced 13 months after the WX350 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the AW130 matches up versus the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Sony WX350
AW130 | WX350 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | February 2014 | More modern by 13 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon AW130
WX350 | AW130 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Sony WX350
AW130 | WX350 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW130 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Nikon AW130 versus Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the AW130 and the WX350.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and WX350.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer AW130 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-02-10 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 pounds) | 164g (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | 470 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $398 | $270 |