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Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S620

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S620 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • Later Model is Nikon AW130
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
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Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon AW120 versus Nikon S620, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and S620 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was unveiled 5 years after the S620 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the AW120 grades against the S620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Nikon S620

 AW120 S620 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 61 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon AW120

 S620 AW120 

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Nikon S620

 AW120 S620 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon S620 has proportions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the AW120 versus the S620.

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and S620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and S620.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon AW120 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher AW120 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography features
Nikon S620 Portrait photography features
35
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography factors
Nikon S620 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW120
Sports photography with Nikon S620
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography details
Nikon S620 Travel photography details
69
better than average battery power (350 shots)
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
Landscape photography with Nikon S620
48
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW120
Vlogging with Nikon S620
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Nikon S620
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW120 Nikon Coolpix S620
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-07 2009-02-03
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213g (0.47 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $37