Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S6300

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon AW120 and Nikon S6300, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was released 2 years after the S6300 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the AW120 grades vs the S6300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon S6300 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW120 and Nikon S6300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the AW120 versus the S6300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and S6300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and S6300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher AW120 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.