Nikon AW120 vs Olympus SH-3

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon AW120 and Olympus SH-3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was released 24 months before the SH-3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the AW120 matches up against the SH-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 comes with external 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) and the Olympus SH-3 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the AW120 compared to the SH-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and SH-3 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and SH-3.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged AW120 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.