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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon AW110

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW100
  • Renewed by Nikon AW120
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon AW110 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon A4000 IS versus Nikon AW110, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the AW110 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was brought out 17 months earlier than the AW110 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the A4000 IS matches up against the AW110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Nikon AW110

 A4000 IS AW110 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Canon A4000 IS

 AW110 A4000 IS 
RevealedJuly 2013February 2012Newer by 17 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon AW110

 A4000 IS AW110 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS has outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon AW110 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A4000 IS vs the AW110.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon AW110 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and AW110 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and AW110.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged A4000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
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good MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A4000 IS
Street photography with Nikon AW110
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography details
Nikon AW110 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (175 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography features
Nikon AW110 Travel photography features
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (175 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon AW110 Landscape photography highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (175 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging details
Nikon AW110 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon AW110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Nikon AW110
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISNikon Coolpix AW110
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Nikon Coolpix AW110
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 175 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $199 $250