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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Nikon AW110
  • New Model is Nikon AW130
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB35F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was released 2 months later than the WB35F and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the AW120 scores versus the WB35F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Samsung WB35F

 AW120 WB35F 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon AW120

 WB35F AW120 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Samsung WB35F

 AW120 WB35F 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon AW120 has got physical dimensions 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 WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the AW120 versus the WB35F.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and WB35F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and WB35F.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should factor the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography information
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography information
Samsung WB35F Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (350 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB35F Travel photography factors
69
great battery power (350 shots)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
48
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging information
Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW120 Samsung WB35F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213g (0.47 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 BP70A
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $130