Nikon AW120 vs Sony W230

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon AW120 and Sony W230, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was brought out 5 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the AW120 matches up versus the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are available at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 features physical 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) and the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW120 and Sony W230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the AW120 vs the W230.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and W230.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon AW120 to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer AW120 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.