Canon S200 vs Nikon AW130

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon S200 and Nikon AW130, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and AW130 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and AW130 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was manufactured 11 months before the AW130 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S200 grades against the AW130 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 & Nikon Coolpix AW130. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery & Nikon AW130 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon AW130 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S200 and the AW130.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200 and AW130 is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and AW130.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S200 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon AW130 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged S200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.