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Canon 90D vs Nikon AW100

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon 90D vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(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
Nikon AW100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon AW100

 90D AW100 
ReleasedAugust 2019August 2011More recent by 98 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Canon 90D

 AW100 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon AW100

 90D AW100 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 90D vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

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

Canon 90D vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography features
Nikon AW100 Portrait photography features
83
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography features
Nikon AW100 Street photography features
71
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
55
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography info
Nikon AW100 Sports photography info
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing megapixels (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (1,300 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
33
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography details
Nikon AW100 Travel photography details
78
great battery life (1,300 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
amazing megapixels (33MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
67
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography highlights
Nikon AW100 Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
amazing megapixels (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (1,300 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW100 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
does not have image stabilization
29
rather wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Canon 90D vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon AW100
 Canon EOS 90DNikon Coolpix AW100
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