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Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L110

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon AW110
  • New Model is Nikon AW130
Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L100
  • Refreshed by Nikon L120
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Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L110 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L110, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and L110 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was introduced 4 years later than the L110 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the AW120 grades against the L110 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Nikon L110

 AW120 L110 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2010More recent by 49 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Nikon AW120

 L110 AW120 

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Nikon L110

 AW120 L110 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon AW120 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon L110 has specifications of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L110 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the AW120 versus the L110.

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and L110 is 92 and 77 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and L110.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon AW120 to provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher AW120 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography highlights
Nikon L110 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography information
Nikon L110 Sports photography information
51
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (350 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography details
Nikon L110 Travel photography details
69
good battery life (350 per charge)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
Landscape photography with Nikon L110
48
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery life (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging advice
Nikon L110 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Nikon L110
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Nikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Nikon Coolpix L110
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-07 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 13.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 gr (0.47 lb) 406 gr (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $280