Nikon AW120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon AW120 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was manufactured 4 years after the SP-600 UZ which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the AW120 matches up against the SP-600 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 comes with physical measurements 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 SP-600 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Nikon AW120 and Olympus SP-600 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the AW120 versus the SP-600 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and SP-600 UZ is 92 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and SP-600 UZ.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon AW120 to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern AW120 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.