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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • New Model is Nikon AW130
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon AW120 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was unveiled 2 months after the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the AW120 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 AW120 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon AW120

 Galaxy Camera 2 AW120 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k921kSharper display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 AW120 Galaxy Camera 2 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 features external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the AW120 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW120
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (350 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
69
good battery (350 shots)
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography information
48
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW120
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW120 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-07 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 921k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology OLED monitor HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 400 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 Built-in
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $400