Nikon AW120 vs Olympus XZ-10

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon AW120 vs Olympus XZ-10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was released 13 months later than the XZ-10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the AW120 matches up versus the XZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon AW120 enjoys outer 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 XZ-10 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the AW120 against the XZ-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and XZ-10 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and XZ-10.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon AW120 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer AW120 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.