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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW110

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon AW100
  • New Model is Nikon AW120
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW110 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW110, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and AW110 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was released 4 years before the AW110 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A3000 IS grades against the AW110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon AW110

 A3000 IS AW110 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Canon A3000 IS

 AW110 A3000 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon AW110

 A3000 IS AW110 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon AW110 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3000 IS and the AW110.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW110 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and AW110 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and AW110.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon AW110 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon AW110 Portrait photography details
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manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography information
Nikon AW110 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW110 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography info
Nikon AW110 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon AW110 Landscape photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon AW110 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon AW110
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon Coolpix AW110
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Nikon Coolpix AW110
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-05 2013-07-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 life - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $240 $250