Nikon AW120 vs Samsung NX20

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon AW120 vs Samsung NX20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is very similar but the AW120 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The AW120 was brought out 22 months later than the NX20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon AW120 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the AW120 scores versus the NX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are available at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 offers exterior measurements 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 Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW120 vs Samsung NX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the AW120 against the NX20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and NX20 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and NX20.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The AW120 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX20 will offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger AW120 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.