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Canon D30 vs Nikon AW110

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon D30 vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW100
  • Renewed by Nikon AW120
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Canon D30 vs Nikon AW110 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Canon D30 and Nikon AW110, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and AW110 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 8 months later than the AW110 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D30 grades against the AW110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon AW110

 D30 AW110 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2013More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Canon D30

 AW110 D30 
Screen resolution614k461kCrisper screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon AW110

 D30 AW110 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 comes with external dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon AW110 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the D30 and the AW110.

Canon D30 vs Nikon AW110 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and AW110 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and AW110.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon AW110 to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern D30 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon AW110 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
includes face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography features
Nikon AW110 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography factors
Nikon AW110 Sports photography factors
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
60
weather proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW110 as a Landscape photography camera
44
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging info
Nikon AW110 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Canon D30 vs Nikon AW110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon AW110
 Canon PowerShot D30Nikon Coolpix AW110
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Nikon Coolpix AW110
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-12 2013-07-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 300 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $250