Nikon AW120 vs Pentax MX-1

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon AW120 vs Pentax MX-1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the AW120 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The AW120 was brought out 8 months after the MX-1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the AW120 grades against the MX-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 provides 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 Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the AW120 vs the MX-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and MX-1 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and MX-1.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The AW120 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon AW120 will result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher AW120 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.