Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon AW120

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon AW120, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was introduced 6 months later than the AW120 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX400 IS grades versus the AW120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Nikon Coolpix AW120. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Nikon AW120 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS features physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Nikon AW120 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon AW120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS and the AW120.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and AW120 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and AW120.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files but you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.