Nikon AW120 vs Sony W320

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon AW120 and Sony W320, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was introduced 4 years later than the W320 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon AW120 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the AW120 grades vs the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are available at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the AW120 versus the W320.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and W320 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and W320.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon AW120 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger AW120 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.