Nikon AW120 vs Olympus 6010

Below is a in depth review of the Nikon AW120 and Olympus 6010, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and 6010 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was revealed 4 years later than the 6010 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the AW120 grades against the 6010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW120 features outside measurements 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 6010 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the AW120 versus the 6010.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and 6010 is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AW120 and 6010.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon AW120 to show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern AW120 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.