Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon AW120

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Nikon AW120, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and AW120 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was manufactured 5 years before the AW120 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up versus the AW120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP and Nikon Coolpix AW120. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery and Nikon AW120 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z33WP has got outer dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW120 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Nikon AW120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP against the AW120.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and AW120 is 96 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z33WP and AW120.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon AW120 to offer extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.