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Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L810

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L810 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW110
  • Successor is Nikon AW130
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
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Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L810 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L810, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the L810 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was revealed 2 years after the L810 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the AW120 matches up against the L810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Nikon L810

 AW120 L810 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon AW120

 L810 AW120 

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Nikon L810

 AW120 L810 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 has got external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon L810 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the AW120 compared to the L810.

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and L810 is 92 and 74 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AW120 and L810.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent AW120 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography features
Nikon L810 Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW120
Street photography with Nikon L810
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has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography factors
Nikon L810 Sports photography factors
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery pack (350 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography info
Nikon L810 Landscape photography info
47
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L810 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
27
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Nikon L810
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW120 Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-07 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech OLED monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 1.2 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lb) 430 grams (0.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 350 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $280