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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW110
  • Replacement is Nikon AW130
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced December 2010
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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon AW120 and Samsung WB700, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was unveiled 3 years after the WB700 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the AW120 matches up versus the WB700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Samsung WB700

 AW120 WB700 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014December 2010Newer by 38 months
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Nikon AW120

 WB700 AW120 

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Samsung WB700

 AW120 WB700 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW120 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW120 against the WB700.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and WB700 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and WB700.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon AW120 to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher AW120 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW120
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (350 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
28
good resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
69
good battery (350 shots)
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography info
47
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
good battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
37
very good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging features
Samsung WB700 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Samsung WB700
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Samsung WB700
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-07 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 125 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lb) -
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 $300