Nikon AW120 vs Olympus 9000

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon AW120 and Olympus 9000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and 9000 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was revealed 4 years after the 9000 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the AW120 grades vs the 9000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Nikon AW120 and Olympus 9000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the AW120 and the 9000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and 9000 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and 9000.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon AW120 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher AW120 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.