Olympus XZ-1 vs Nikon Coolpix AW120

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      Specifications

      General Olympus XZ-1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      BrandOlympusNikon
      ModelXZ-1Coolpix AW120
      Predecessor ModelNikon Coolpix AW110
      Successor ModelNikon Coolpix AW130
      MSRP$349.95
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Olympus XZ-1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor Size1/1.63-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions8.07 x 5.56 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10 Megapixel16.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400125 - 6,400
      Photo Olympus XZ-1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      ProcessorTruePic V
      Max Image Resolution3664 x 27524608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2056, 3648 x 2432, 3200 x 2400, 3200 x 1800, 3216 x 2144, 2736 x 2736, 2400 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1440, 2544 x 1696, 1920 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 864, 1584 x 1056, 1296 x 864, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 720, 1216 x 1216, 1024 x 768, 1024 x 576, 1008 x 672, 960 x 960, 768 x 768, 640 x 480, 640 x 360, 624 x 416, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Olympus XZ-1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Autofocus ModesTracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Center
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points11
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Olympus XZ-1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 112 mm24 - 120 mm
      Optical Zoom4x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.5f/2.8 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance60 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Olympus XZ-1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyOLEDOLED monitor
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution614k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Olympus XZ-1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Shutter Olympus XZ-1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.0 fps6.9 fps
      Flash Olympus XZ-1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      TTL Auto
      Flash Range8.60 m ISO 8005.20 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionWireless
      Exposure Olympus XZ-1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Olympus XZ-1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      DxO Low Light ISO117
      DxO Color Depth18.8
      DxO Dynamic Range10.4
      DxO Overall Score34
      Video Olympus XZ-1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Olympus XZ-1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type D Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Olympus XZ-1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Olympus XZ-1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Olympus XZ-1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Dimensions111 x 65 x 42 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.65")110 x 66 x 26 mm (4.33 x 2.6 x 1.02")
      Weight (inc. batteries)275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)213 g (0.47 lb / 7.51 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.4 x 5.6 x 3.2"6.2 x 6.2 x 2.6"
      Package Weight1.15 lb
      Power and Storage Olympus XZ-1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Battery PackLi-50BEN-EL12
      Battery Life320 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage55 MB329 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD /SDHC/SDXC
      Other Olympus XZ-1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Self TimerYes (2 or 12 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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