Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-4000

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-4000, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was manufactured 4 years later than the FE-4000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the AW120 scores versus the FE-4000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Olympus FE-4000. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW120 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the AW120 versus the FE-4000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and FE-4000 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and FE-4000.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon AW120 to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent AW120 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.