Canon 90D vs Nikon AW100
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Canon 90D vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
- Introduced August 2019
- Old Model is Canon 80D
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Released August 2011
- New Model is Nikon AW110

Canon 90D vs Nikon AW100 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Canon 90D vs Nikon AW100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and AW100 (16MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and AW100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

The 90D was released 8 years later than the AW100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon AW100 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 90D grades vs the AW100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 90D vs Nikon AW100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 90D and Nikon Coolpix AW100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 90D Gallery and Nikon AW100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon AW100
90D | AW100 | |||
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Released | August 2019 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 98 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Canon 90D
AW100 | 90D |
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Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon AW100
90D | AW100 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Canon 90D vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D enjoys physical dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Nikon AW100 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon 90D vs Nikon AW100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 90D compared to the AW100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and AW100 is 60 and 93 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and AW100.
Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 90D featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 90D will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent 90D is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 90D vs Nikon AW100 Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 90D | Nikon Coolpix AW100 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2019-08-28 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | - |
Cross focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.9-4.8 |
Amount of lenses | 326 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 701g (1.55 pounds) | 178g (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1300 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6N | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $1,199 | $299 |