Nikon AW120 vs Samsung DV150F

Let's look more closely at the Nikon AW120 and Samsung DV150F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was launched 14 months later than the DV150F making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the AW120 grades vs the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 provides external 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) while the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Nikon AW120 and Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the AW120 against the DV150F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and DV150F.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger AW120 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.