Nikon AW120 vs Sony W370

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon AW120 and Sony W370, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was introduced 4 years after the W370 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the AW120 scores against the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are available at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the AW120 vs the W370.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and W370.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon AW120 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher AW120 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.