Canon A1300 vs Nikon AW100
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![Canon PowerShot A1300 front Canon PowerShot A1300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A1300/Canon-A1300-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix AW100 front Nikon Coolpix AW100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100/Nikon-AW100-front.jpg)
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Later Model is Nikon AW110
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon AW100 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Canon A1300 versus Nikon AW100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The A1300 was brought out 6 months later than the AW100 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A1300 scores against the AW100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon AW100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Nikon Coolpix AW100. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery & Nikon AW100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon AW100
A1300 | AW100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Canon A1300
AW100 | A1300 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon AW100
A1300 | AW100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon A1300 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 features outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and 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 A1300 versus Nikon AW100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A1300 versus the AW100.
![Canon A1300 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison Canon A1300 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and AW100 is 93 and 93 respectively.
![Canon A1300 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison Canon A1300 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A1300 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and AW100.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.
![Canon A1300 vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison Canon A1300 vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A1300 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A1300 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A1300 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Nikon Coolpix AW100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174g (0.38 pounds) | 178g (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 images | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $119 | $299 |