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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix AW110 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix AW110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberAW110DSC-WX5
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20132010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)11092
Width (mm)2522
Height (mm)6552
Weight (g)195146
Waterproof+-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)1612.2
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)810
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 960x540
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)AVCHD/MPEG-4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI, Component
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor VR ED lens, 11 elements in 9 groupsSony G-lens; 6 elements in 5 groups, 5 aspheric
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0024.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 25.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.260.14 - 0.42
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)505
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking9-points / center / spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOLEDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.8
Rear display resolution (dots)614,000460,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsFixed range auto (ISO 125-400, 125-800), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600; ISO 3200 (available when using Auto mode)Auto (125-3200), Program Auto (125-800), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • manual (custom)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 41/1600 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment Matrix, Center-weighted (when digital zoom is below 2x), Spot (when digital zoom is 2x or higher)Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesBack Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, MuseumIntelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Easy Shooting, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 - 5.2 m (1 ft 8 in. to 17 ft) [T]: 0.5 - 4.5 m (1 ft 8 in. to 14 ft)ISO Auto: Approx.0.2 - 5.1m(W) / Approx.0.9 - 2.1m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.10.0m(W) / Approx.4.1m(T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2132
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • built-in gps
  • built-in wi-fi
  • mini hdmi
  • hdmi (type c)
  • multi-connector (av(sd/hd component)
  • usb. dcin)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.271.6
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)810
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)610
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.150.32
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.150.67
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.01
Startup time (s)1.52.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.86.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250230
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL12Proprietary NP-BN1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • infolithium rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser vers 5.3
  • pmp portable 5.2/1.2
Os compatibility-
  • mac osx v(10.4-10.6)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresLens-shift Vibration Reduction (VR), Waterproof (up to 59 feet), Shockproof (up to 6Optical SteadyShot, iAuto, sAuto, iSweepPanorama, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR



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