Canon 1000D vs Nikon AW110

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 1000D and Nikon AW110, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and AW110 (16MP) and the 1000D (APS-C) and AW110 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1000D was revealed 6 years prior to the AW110 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon AW110 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 1000D scores against the AW110 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1000D & Nikon Coolpix AW110. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery & Nikon AW110 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 1000D provides external dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Nikon AW110 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1000D and Nikon AW110 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1000D compared to the AW110.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and AW110 is 70 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1000D and AW110.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1000D having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon AW110 will deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1000D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.