Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon AW100 and Nikon P510 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon AW100 has external dimensions of 110 x 65 x 23 mm (4.33 x 2.56 x 0.91″) and weighs 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz) (including batteries). Nikon P510 has external dimensions of 120 x 83 x 102 mm (4.72 x 3.27 x 4.02″) and weighs 555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon AW100 and the Nikon P510. Nikon AW100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 10mm narrower, 18mm shorter and 79mm thinner than Nikon P510.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon AW100 and Nikon P510.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon AW100 is significantly lighter (377g ) than the Nikon P510 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the AW100, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the P510.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon AW100 and Nikon P510's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Nikon P510 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Nikon AW100 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to P510.