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Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX80

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon AW120
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon AW130 and Sony WX80, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was manufactured 2 years later than the WX80 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the AW130 grades against the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Sony WX80

 AW130 WX80 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2013More recent by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Nikon AW130

 WX80 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Sony WX80

 AW130 WX80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 has exterior 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 WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Nikon AW130 and Sony WX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the AW130 against the WX80.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and WX80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer AW130 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW130
Sports photography with Sony WX80
51
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (370 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography factors
Sony WX80 Travel photography factors
73
great battery (370 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
50
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery (370 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging factors
Sony WX80 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon AW130 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Sony WX80
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $398 $276