Nikon AW120 vs Sony W610

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon AW120 versus Sony W610, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was introduced 2 years later than the W610 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the AW120 grades against the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon AW120 comes with outer 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 W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Nikon AW120 versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the AW120 versus the W610.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and W610.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon AW120 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent AW120 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.