Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S100

Here, we are matching up the Nikon AW120 versus Nikon S100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the S100 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was revealed 2 years after the S100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the AW120 scores versus the S100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Nikon Coolpix S100. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Nikon S100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 has got physical dimensions 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 S100 has sizing of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon AW120 versus Nikon S100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the AW120 vs the S100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and S100 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and S100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger AW120 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.