Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S32

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon AW120 versus Nikon S32, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and S32 (13MP) and the AW120 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The AW120 was released very close to the S32 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the AW120 scores vs the S32 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Nikon Coolpix S32. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has sizing of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW120 versus Nikon S32 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the AW120 compared to the S32.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and S32 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and S32.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The AW120 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon AW120 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.