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Canon D30 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
91 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
44 Overall
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Canon D30 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
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Canon D30 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon D30 and Nikon AW130, both Waterproof cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and AW130 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D30 was launched 12 months earlier than the AW130 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D30 scores vs the AW130 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon AW130

		

		

			
 D30 AW130 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Canon D30

		

		

			
 AW130 D30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2014More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon AW130

		

		

			
 D30 AW130 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither provides Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon D30 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon D30 provides physical measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW130 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Canon D30 and Nikon AW130 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the D30 versus the AW130.
Canon D30 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and AW130 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Canon D30 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D30 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and AW130.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon AW130 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older D30 will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
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Canon D30 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon D30 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon D30 Portrait photography info
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography info
33
 focusing manually
 has face detection autofocus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon D30 Street photography info
Nikon AW130 Street photography info
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon D30 Sports photography information
Nikon AW130 Sports photography information
37
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon D30 Travel photography factors
Nikon AW130 Travel photography factors
60
 environment proofing
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
73
 better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
 environment sealing
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon AW130 as a Landscape photography camera
44
 focusing manually
 really wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
50
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
33
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 no external mic jack
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
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Canon D30 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon AW130
 Canon PowerShot D30Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-12 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 300 photographs 370 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $329 $398