Nikon AW120 vs Sony W220

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon AW120 and Sony W220, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was launched 5 years later than the W220 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the AW120 scores against the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 enjoys physical 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 W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the AW120 compared to the W220.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and W220.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon AW120 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher AW120 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.