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 Sony HX80 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). Sony HX80 has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42″) and weighs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon AW120 and the Sony HX80. Sony HX80 is 8mm narrower and 8mm shorter than Nikon AW120 but it is also 10mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon AW120 and Sony HX80.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon AW120 and Sony HX80.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon AW120 is 32g lighter than the Sony HX80 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the AW120, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the HX80.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon AW120 and Sony HX80's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony HX80 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Nikon AW120 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HX80.