Nikon AW120 vs Samsung HZ35W

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon AW120 vs Samsung HZ35W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was brought out 3 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the AW120 matches up vs the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 comes with exterior measurements 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 HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the AW120 versus the HZ35W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and HZ35W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and HZ35W.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon AW120 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher AW120 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.