Nikon AW120 vs Sony S2100

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon AW120 and Sony S2100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was announced 4 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the AW120 matches up against the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW120 features outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW120 and Sony S2100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the AW120 compared to the S2100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and S2100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW120 and S2100.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon AW120 to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher AW120 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.