Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S3500

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon AW120 versus Nikon S3500, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was launched 12 months later than the S3500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the AW120 scores vs the S3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 comes with external measurements 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 S3500 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW120 versus Nikon S3500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the AW120 and the S3500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and S3500 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and S3500.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3500 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern AW120 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.