Nikon AW120 vs Pentax E90

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon AW120 and Pentax E90, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was revealed 4 years after the E90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the AW120 matches up vs the E90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Nikon AW120 and Pentax E90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the AW120 versus the E90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and E90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and E90.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon AW120 to produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern AW120 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.