Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon AW120

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon AW120, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and AW120 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was released 10 months prior to the AW120 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX270 HS grades vs the AW120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Nikon Coolpix AW120. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Nikon AW120 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS features outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW120 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX270 HS and the AW120.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and AW120 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and AW120.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon AW120 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.