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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon AW130

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon AW120
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Nikon AW130, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and AW130 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was brought out 5 years prior to the AW130 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD4000 IS scores versus the AW130 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon AW130

 SD4000 IS AW130 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 AW130 SD4000 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2010More modern by 55 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon AW130

 SD4000 IS AW130 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the AW130.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and AW130 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and AW130.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon AW130 to give you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography features
Nikon AW130 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography details
Nikon AW130 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (370 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography features
Nikon AW130 Travel photography features
64
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
great battery pack (370 shots)
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
50
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery pack (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon AW130
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISNikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Nikon Coolpix AW130
Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-08-02 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 221 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 - 370 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $398