Nikon AW120 vs Sony W710

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon AW120 versus Sony W710, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was launched 14 months later than the W710 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the AW120 scores against the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 comes with exterior measurements 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 W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the AW120 compared to the W710.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW120 and W710.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer AW120 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.