Nikon AW120 vs Sony TX9

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon AW120 and Sony TX9, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was launched 3 years after the TX9 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon AW120 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the AW120 scores vs the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon AW120 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the AW120 compared to the TX9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and TX9 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and TX9.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon AW120 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer AW120 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.