Canon D30 vs Nikon AW120

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon D30 and Nikon AW120, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and AW120 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D30 was brought out at a similar time to the AW120 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the D30 grades versus the AW120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 and Nikon Coolpix AW120. The entire galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Nikon AW120 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 provides exterior dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon AW120 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Canon D30 and Nikon AW120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D30 versus the AW120.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and AW120 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and AW120.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon AW120 to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.