Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB150F

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon AW120 and Samsung WB150F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was introduced 2 years later than the WB150F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the AW120 matches up against the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the AW120 against the WB150F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and WB150F.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon AW120 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher AW120 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.