Nikon AW120 vs Olympus SZ-11

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon AW120 vs Olympus SZ-11, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The AW120 was released 2 years after the SZ-11 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the AW120 grades versus the SZ-11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW120 vs Olympus SZ-11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the AW120 compared to the SZ-11.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and SZ-11 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and SZ-11.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon AW120 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern AW120 will have an advantage in sensor tech.