Nikon AW120 vs Samsung HZ10W

Here, we are looking at the Nikon AW120 vs Samsung HZ10W, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was released 4 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the AW120 scores versus the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the AW120 compared to the HZ10W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and HZ10W.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon AW120 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent AW120 provides an edge in sensor tech.