Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX50
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Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX50 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
- Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012

Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon AW130 versus Sony WX50, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The AW130 was brought out 3 years after the WX50 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the AW130 matches up versus the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Sony WX50
AW130 | WX50 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 37 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Nikon AW130
WX50 | AW130 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Sony WX50
AW130 | WX50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Nikon AW130 versus Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the AW130 against the WX50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and WX50.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern AW130 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-02-10 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 240 images |
Style 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $398 | $250 |