Nikon AW120 vs Olympus 7030

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon AW120 vs Olympus 7030, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was introduced 4 years after the 7030 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the AW120 matches up against the 7030 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Olympus Stylus 7030. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the AW120 compared to the 7030.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and 7030 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and 7030.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon AW120 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger AW120 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.