Nikon AW120 vs Sony WX150

Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon AW120 and Sony WX150, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was brought out 24 months later than the WX150 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the AW120 scores vs the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the AW120 and the WX150.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and WX150 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AW120 and WX150.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX150 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern AW120 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.