Nikon AW120 vs Sony HX99
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Nikon AW120 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Nikon AW110
- Refreshed by Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched September 2018

Nikon AW120 vs Sony HX99 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Nikon AW120 vs Sony HX99, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly close but the AW120 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) posses totally different sensor size.

The AW120 was brought out 5 years before the HX99 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the AW120 scores vs the HX99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon AW120 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Sony HX99
AW120 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Nikon AW120
HX99 | AW120 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | February 2014 | Fresher by 55 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Sony HX99
AW120 | HX99 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Same display resolution |
Nikon AW120 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 features external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
Examine the Nikon AW120 vs Sony HX99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the AW120 and the HX99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and HX99 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and HX99.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The AW120 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older AW120 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW120 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW120 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2018-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | OLED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 213 grams (0.47 lb) | 242 grams (0.53 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 360 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $469 |