Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon AW120

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon AW120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and AW120 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and AW120 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 9 months before the AW120 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 scores against the AW120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon Coolpix AW120. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Nikon AW120 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 offers physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW120 has specifications 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 X20 and Nikon AW120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the AW120.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and AW120 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and AW120.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon AW120 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X20 will be behind in sensor tech.