Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L100

Below, we are matching up the Nikon AW120 and Nikon L100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and L100 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was revealed 5 years later than the L100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the AW120 matches up vs the L100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Nikon Coolpix L100. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Nikon L100 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW120 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the AW120 and the L100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and L100 is 92 and 79 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW120 and L100.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon AW120 to offer extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern AW120 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.