Nikon AW120 vs Sony W650

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon AW120 versus Sony W650, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was revealed 2 years after the W650 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the AW120 matches up against the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the AW120 vs the W650.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW120 and W650.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer AW120 should have an advantage in sensor technology.