Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon AW120

Here is a extensive review of the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon AW120, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and AW120 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was unveiled 3 years prior to the AW120 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores versus the AW120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Nikon Coolpix AW120. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Nikon AW120 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR has exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon AW120 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon AW120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR compared to the AW120.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and AW120 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and AW120.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F600 EXR contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.