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Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW110
  • Replacement is Nikon AW130
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon AW120 versus Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was introduced 8 months later than the WG-10 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the AW120 matches up against the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Pentax WG-10

 AW120 WG-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2013Fresher by 8 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon AW120

 WG-10 AW120 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Pentax WG-10

 AW120 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the AW120 and the WG-10.

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and WG-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and WG-10.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon AW120 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern AW120 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography features
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography details
Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (350 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography information
69
great battery (350 shots)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography advice
48
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW120 Pentax WG-10
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2014-02-07 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech OLED monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 1.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 grams (0.47 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $0