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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon AW100
  • Updated by Nikon AW120
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon AW110
  • Successor is Nikon AW130
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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon AW110 and Nikon AW120, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was revealed 7 months earlier than the AW120 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the AW110 grades vs the AW120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Nikon AW120

 AW110 AW120 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Nikon AW110

 AW120 AW110 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2013Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Nikon AW120

 AW110 AW120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon AW120 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Nikon AW110 and Nikon AW120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the AW110 and the AW120.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and AW120 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW110 and AW120.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older AW110 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography highlights
Nikon AW120 Travel photography highlights
67
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
great battery pack (350 shots)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW110
Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging factors
Nikon AW120 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Nikon AW120
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-07-05 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech OLED monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.20 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 213 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $350