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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW130

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon AW120
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon A1100 IS versus Nikon AW130, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and AW130 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was announced 7 years before the AW130 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the A1100 IS matches up against the AW130 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon AW130

 A1100 IS AW130 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Canon A1100 IS

 AW130 A1100 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2009Fresher by 72 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k115kSharper display (+806k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon AW130

 A1100 IS AW130 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS has got external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon AW130 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the AW130.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and AW130 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and AW130.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon AW130 to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon AW130
26
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Nikon AW130
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography details
Nikon AW130 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (370 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
72
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon AW130 Vlogging factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Nikon AW130
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISNikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Nikon Coolpix AW130
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-18 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 221g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $160 $398