Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon AW130

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon AW130, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was unveiled 3 years before the AW130 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the A3500 IS matches up against the AW130 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Nikon Coolpix AW130. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Nikon AW130 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS has got physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon AW130 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the AW130.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and AW130 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and AW130.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older A3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.