Canon D30 vs Nikon AW110
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Canon D30 vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon D30 vs Nikon AW110 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 & Nikon Coolpix AW110. The full galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery & Nikon AW110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon AW110
D30 | AW110 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2013 | More recent by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Canon D30
AW110 | D30 | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon AW110
D30 | AW110 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon D30 and Nikon AW110 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D30 vs Nikon AW110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D30 | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | |
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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 |