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Canon D10 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon D10 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2009
Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon AW120
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Canon D10 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon D10 versus Nikon AW130, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and AW130 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D10 was launched 6 years earlier than the AW130 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D10 scores vs the AW130 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Nikon AW130

 D10 AW130 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Canon D10

 AW130 D10 
LaunchedFebruary 2015July 2009Fresher by 68 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Nikon AW130

 D10 AW130 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon D10 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 features physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon AW130 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the D10 versus the AW130.

Canon D10 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and AW130 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and AW130.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon AW130 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older D10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D10
Portrait photography with Nikon AW130
32
has manual focus
has face detection focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D10
Street photography with Nikon AW130
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D10
Sports photography with Nikon AW130
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography details
Nikon AW130 Travel photography details
54
weather proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
great battery life (370 shots)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
35
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
50
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging info
Nikon AW130 Vlogging info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Canon D10 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Nikon AW130
 Canon PowerShot D10Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-01 2015-02-10
Body design 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 221 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $299 $398