Nikon AW120 vs Sony T90

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon AW120 and Sony T90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was unveiled 5 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon AW120 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the AW120 scores versus the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 provides outer dimensions 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 T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW120 and Sony T90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the AW120 vs the T90.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and T90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and T90.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon AW120 to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer AW120 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.