Canon S100 vs Nikon AW110

Lets look closer at the Canon S100 and Nikon AW110, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and AW110 (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and AW110 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The S100 was brought out 18 months earlier than the AW110 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the S100 scores vs the AW110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S100 & Nikon Coolpix AW110. The entire galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery & Nikon AW110 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon AW110 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S100 and Nikon AW110 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S100 versus the AW110.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and AW110 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and AW110.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon AW110 will provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.