Leica X-U vs Nikon AW120

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Leica X-U versus Nikon AW120, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the X-U (16MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the X-U (APS-C) and AW120 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The X-U was launched 24 months after the AW120 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica X-U being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon AW120 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the X-U grades versus the AW120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica X-U and Nikon Coolpix AW120. The complete galleries are available at Leica X-U Gallery and Nikon AW120 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Leica X-U has got outer dimensions of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") having a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs) while the Nikon AW120 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Leica X-U versus Nikon AW120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the X-U compared to the AW120.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-U and AW120 is 64 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-U and AW120.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The X-U features the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The newer X-U is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.