Nikon AW120 vs Sony HX50V

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon AW120 and Sony HX50V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was manufactured 10 months after the HX50V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the AW120 scores vs the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW120 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW120 and Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the AW120 compared to the HX50V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and HX50V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and HX50V.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher AW120 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.