Nikon Coolpix AW120 with Nikon Coolpix S31 Overview
Let's compare Coolpix S31 with Coolpix AW120. Both cameras produced
Nikon.
These models are included in the Waterproof cameras.
Nikon S31 was released in 2013, and Nikon AW120 in 2014.
Coolpix AW120 is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix S31 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of Coolpix AW120 is greater than that of Coolpix S31. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Coolpix AW120), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Nikon AW120, the maximum ISO is greater by 4800.
Coolpix AW120 has image stabilization(Optical), Coolpix S31 doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Nikon AW120 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Nikon Coolpix S31 has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Coolpix S31 |
Coolpix AW120 |
| Brand |
Nikon
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Nikon
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| Model |
Coolpix S31 |
Coolpix AW120 |
| Announced |
June, 2013 |
February, 2014 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
Compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
1 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
2" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
230k pixels |
921k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/4 sec |
1/4 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
n/a fps |
7.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
5.20 |
| Flash Modes |
n/a |
n/a |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.9 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
CCD |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
4.96 x 3.72 mm |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Sensor Area |
18.5 mm² |
28.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
10 MP |
16 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
3648 x 2736 |
4608 x 3456 |
| Max Native ISO |
1600 |
6400 |
| Min Native ISO |
80 |
125 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
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MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
Built-In |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
260 shots |
350 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
EN-EL12 |
EN-EL12 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
185 g |
213 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
105 x 65 x 42 mm |
110 x 66 x 26 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD / SDHC/SDXC |
SD / SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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