Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S630

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon AW120 and Nikon S630, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was announced 5 years after the S630 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the AW120 scores versus the S630 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Nikon Coolpix S630. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Nikon S630 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon S630 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Nikon AW120 and Nikon S630 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the AW120 compared to the S630.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and S630 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and S630.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon AW120 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern AW120 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.