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Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX350

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(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
Sony WX350
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Sony WX350

 AW130 WX350 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2014More modern by 13 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon AW130

 WX350 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Sony WX350

 AW130 WX350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography info
Sony WX350 Portrait photography info
36
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
decent MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography features
Sony WX350 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX350 Sports photography highlights
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (370 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
73
great battery power (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX350 Landscape photography advice
50
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery power (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW130
Vlogging with Sony WX350
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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