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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW100

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon AW110
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and AW100 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was launched 3 years prior to the AW100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the AW100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon AW100

 A1100 IS AW100 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Canon A1100 IS

 AW100 A1100 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon AW100

 A1100 IS AW100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon AW100 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A1100 IS against the AW100.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and AW100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and AW100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon AW100 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon AW100 Portrait photography information
26
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Nikon AW100
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon AW100 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography info
Nikon AW100 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon AW100 Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging features
Nikon AW100 Vlogging features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
29
rather wide (28mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Nikon AW100
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISNikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Nikon Coolpix AW100
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-18 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $299