Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S30

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon AW120 versus Nikon S30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the AW120 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The AW120 was manufactured 2 years after the S30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the AW120 grades against the S30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Nikon Coolpix S30. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has proportions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the AW120 compared to the S30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and S30 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW120 and S30.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The AW120 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon AW120 will produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent AW120 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.