Nikon A1000 vs Nikon AW120

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon A1000 versus Nikon AW120, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was revealed 5 years later than the AW120 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A1000 grades versus the AW120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Nikon Coolpix AW120. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Nikon AW120 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 provides outer dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Nikon AW120 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon A1000 versus Nikon AW120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A1000 compared to the AW120.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and AW120 is 86 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and AW120.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent A1000 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.