Canon S110 vs Nikon AW110
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Canon S110 vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
- Launched September 2012
- Earlier Model is Canon S100
- Replacement is Canon S120
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
- Released July 2013
- Replaced the Nikon AW100
- Renewed by Nikon AW120

Canon S110 vs Nikon AW110 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon S110 vs Nikon AW110, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and AW110 (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and AW110 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The S110 was brought out 9 months earlier than the AW110 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S110 scores versus the AW110 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon S110 vs Nikon AW110 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S110 and Nikon Coolpix AW110. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery and Nikon AW110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Nikon AW110
S110 | AW110 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Canon S110
AW110 | S110 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | September 2012 | More modern by 9 months |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Canon S110 and Nikon AW110
S110 | AW110 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon S110 vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW110 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Canon S110 vs Nikon AW110 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S110 and the AW110.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and AW110 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and AW110.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S110 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon AW110 will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S110 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S110 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S110 vs Nikon AW110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S110 | Nikon Coolpix AW110 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2013-07-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198 gr (0.44 lbs) | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 48 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 168 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $299 | $250 |