Nikon AW120 vs Sony HX9V

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon AW120 and Sony HX9V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was manufactured 2 years after the HX9V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the AW120 matches up against the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 has external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Nikon AW120 and Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the AW120 and the HX9V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and HX9V.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern AW120 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.