Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB750

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB750, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was unveiled 2 years later than the WB750 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the AW120 matches up against the WB750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Samsung WB750. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 comes with 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 WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB750 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the AW120 against the WB750.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and WB750 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and WB750.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon AW120 to result in more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent AW120 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.