• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1248.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon AW110 advantages over Pentax XG-1

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Thinner
    24 mm vs 96 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    195g vs 567g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    614k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Pentax XG-1 advantages over Nikon AW110

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,248 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    9.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Good still photo and video quality for its class; Built-in Wi-Fi for image sharing with a paired smartphone or tablet; Waterproof to a category-best depth of 59 feet; Generally speedy operation.

  • Not a huge improvement over predecessor; Lens dimmer than others at wide angle; Annoyingly sharp metal strap lugs; Below average battery life.

  • Read our Nikon AW110 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Leica V-LUX 3

Nikon AW110
Leica V-LUX 3
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Leica V-LUX 3

Pentax XG-1
Leica V-LUX 3
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $1700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax XG-1 vs Leica V-LUX 3

Compared to Fujifilm XP150

Nikon AW110
Fujifilm XP150
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $272
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Fujifilm XP150

Pentax XG-1
Fujifilm XP150
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $272
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Pentax XG-1 vs Fujifilm XP150

Compared to Fujifilm XP60

Nikon AW110
Fujifilm XP60
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Fujifilm XP60

Pentax XG-1
Fujifilm XP60
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Pentax XG-1 vs Fujifilm XP60

Compared to Fujifilm XP70

Nikon AW110
Fujifilm XP70
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • More dots on screen
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Fujifilm XP70

Pentax XG-1
Fujifilm XP70
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Pentax XG-1 vs Fujifilm XP70

Compared to Fujifilm S9900W

Nikon AW110
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in GPS
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Fujifilm S9900W

Pentax XG-1
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax XG-1 vs Fujifilm S9900W

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