Reasons to choose Coolpix AW110
Released in 2013, Coolpix AW110 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 193 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix AW110
vs Nikon Coolpix P7100
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix AW11042 mm²
Coolpix P7100- Area ratio
- 1.49:1
- Absolute difference
- 14 mm²
- Relative difference
- 49.2%
The Coolpix P7100 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix AW110MetricCoolpix P7100
16 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor7.53 × 5.64
1.33 µmPixel pitch2.05 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area4.2 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density23.78 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor4.6
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
193 gWeight395 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Li-ion batteryBatteryDC 7.4 V, 1030 mAh
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix P7100 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix AW110 has the lighter body. The Coolpix AW110 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix AW110 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix P7100
Released in 2011, Coolpix P7100 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 395 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.