Nikon AW120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon AW120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was announced 2 years later than the SP-620 UZ and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the AW120 matches up vs the SP-620 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the AW120 vs the SP-620 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and SP-620 UZ is 92 and 78 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW120 and SP-620 UZ.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger AW120 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.