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Nikon AW120 vs Sony WX350

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Nikon AW120 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW110
  • New Model is Nikon AW130
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
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Nikon AW120 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon AW120 versus Sony WX350, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was released within a month of the WX350 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the AW120 matches up against the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Sony WX350

 AW120 WX350 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon AW120

 WX350 AW120 

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Sony WX350

 AW120 WX350 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon AW120 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. 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 WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the AW120 and the WX350.

Nikon AW120 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and WX350.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX350 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon AW120 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
decent MP (18MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography highlights
Sony WX350 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
69
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (164g)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
48
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
great battery life (470 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon AW120 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.30 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 gr (0.47 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 470 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $270