Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon AW130

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon AW130, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and AW130 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and AW130 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was introduced 6 years earlier than the AW130 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the AW130 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Nikon Coolpix AW130. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Nikon AW130 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS provides external measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW130 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon AW130 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the AW130.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and AW130 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and AW130.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon AW130 will offer greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.