Nikon AW120 vs Sony HX80

Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon AW120 and Sony HX80, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was revealed 3 years earlier than the HX80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the AW120 grades versus the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the AW120 and the HX80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and HX80.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged AW120 will be behind in sensor technology.