Canon 60Da vs Nikon AW120

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon 60Da vs Nikon AW120, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 60Da (18MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the 60Da (APS-C) and AW120 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The 60Da was brought out 22 months before the AW120 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 60Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon AW120 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 60Da matches up against the AW120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 60Da & Nikon Coolpix AW120. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 60Da Gallery & Nikon AW120 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon 60Da features outside measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Nikon AW120 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 60Da vs the AW120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 60Da and AW120 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 60Da and AW120.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 60Da because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 60Da will give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 60Da is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.