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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW130

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW120
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW130 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW130, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and AW130 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was revealed 6 years earlier than the AW130 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A3000 IS scores versus the AW130 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon AW130

 A3000 IS AW130 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Canon A3000 IS

 AW130 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon AW130

 A3000 IS AW130 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW130 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A3000 IS and the AW130.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and AW130 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and AW130.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon AW130 to offer more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography info
Nikon AW130 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (370 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography features
Nikon AW130 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
73
good battery (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
50
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging details
Nikon AW130 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon AW130
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Nikon Coolpix AW130
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-05 2015-02-10
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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 range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 221 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $240 $398