Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon AW120 and Canon D30 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon AW120 has external dimensions of 110 x 66 x 26 mm (4.33 x 2.6 x 1.02″) and weighs 213 g (0.47 lb / 7.51 oz) (including batteries). Canon D30 has external dimensions of 109 x 68 x 28 mm (4.29 x 2.68 x 1.1″) and weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon AW120 and the Canon D30. Nikon AW120 is 2mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Canon D30 but it is also 1mm wider.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon AW120 and Canon D30.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon AW120 and Canon D30.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon AW120 is 5g lighter than the Canon D30 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon AW120 and Canon D30's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.