Canon S200 vs Nikon AW100

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon S200 and Nikon AW100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and AW100 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and AW100 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200 was revealed 2 years after the AW100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S200 matches up versus the AW100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 and Nikon Coolpix AW100. The full galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Nikon AW100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S200 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW100 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Canon S200 and Nikon AW100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S200 versus the AW100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and AW100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and AW100.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S200 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon AW100 will offer extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer S200 will have an edge in sensor tech.