Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon AW120

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon AW120, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and AW120 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 10 months before the AW120 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX280 HS grades vs the AW120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Nikon Coolpix AW120. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Nikon AW120 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon AW120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the AW120.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and AW120 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and AW120.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon AW120 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SX280 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.