Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon AW110

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon AW110, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and AW110 (16MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and AW110 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIV was brought out 3 years after the AW110 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon AW110 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 5D MIV matches up versus the AW110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Nikon Coolpix AW110. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Nikon AW110 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV provides outside dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Nikon AW110 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon AW110 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 5D MIV compared to the AW110.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and AW110 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and AW110.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 5D MIV will resolve greater detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent 5D MIV provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.