Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon AW110

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX120 IS versus Nikon AW110, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and AW110 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and AW110 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 4 years before the AW110 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX120 IS scores against the AW110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Nikon Coolpix AW110. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Nikon AW110 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS has got external dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Nikon AW110 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX120 IS versus the AW110.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and AW110 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and AW110.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon AW110 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.