Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon AW120

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm A150 and Nikon AW120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and AW120 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was introduced 6 years before the AW120 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm A150 scores vs the AW120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A150 and Nikon Coolpix AW120. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm A150 Gallery and Nikon AW120 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A150 provides physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon AW120 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A150 and Nikon AW120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A150 compared to the AW120.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A150 and AW120 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A150 and AW120.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon AW120 to render greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.