Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-4030
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon AW110
- Newer Model is Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched January 2010

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-4030, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The AW120 was revealed 4 years later than the FE-4030 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the AW120 scores versus the FE-4030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Olympus FE-4030. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Olympus FE-4030
AW120 | FE-4030 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 50 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon AW120
FE-4030 | AW120 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Olympus FE-4030
AW120 | FE-4030 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-4030 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the AW120 against the FE-4030.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and FE-4030 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and FE-4030.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon AW120 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer AW120 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW120 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW120 | Olympus FE-4030 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | OLED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 5.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 213g (0.47 pounds) | 146g (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $350 | $130 |