Nikon AW120 vs Sony A99 II

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon AW120 and Sony A99 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the AW120 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The AW120 was manufactured 3 years prior to the A99 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon AW120 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the AW120 grades versus the A99 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Sony Alpha A99 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 provides external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW120 and Sony A99 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the AW120 vs the A99 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and A99 II is 92 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AW120 and A99 II.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The AW120 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 II will give extra detail due to its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged AW120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.