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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon AW110

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Older Model is Nikon AW100
  • Successor is Nikon AW120
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon AW110 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon AW110, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the AW110 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3500 IS was launched 5 months before the AW110 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A3500 IS scores versus the AW110 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Nikon AW110

 A3500 IS AW110 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Canon A3500 IS

 AW110 A3500 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Nikon AW110

 A3500 IS AW110 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 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).

Examine the Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon AW110 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the AW110.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon AW110 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and AW110 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and AW110.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon AW110 Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography advice
Nikon AW110 Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (135 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Nikon AW110
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3500 IS
Travel photography with Nikon AW110
68
lighter than competition (135g)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon AW110 Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW110 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon AW110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Nikon AW110
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISNikon Coolpix AW110
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Nikon Coolpix AW110
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-07-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
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 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 200 photos 250 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $115 $250