Nikon AW120 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Let's look much closer at the Nikon AW120 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was announced 3 years after the SP-610UZ which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the AW120 scores against the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the AW120 and the SP-610UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and SP-610UZ is 92 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and SP-610UZ.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon AW120 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern AW120 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.