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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon AW130

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW120
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon AW130 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX1 IS versus Nikon AW130, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and AW130 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was introduced 6 years prior to the AW130 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon AW130 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX1 IS grades versus the AW130 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Nikon AW130

 SX1 IS AW130 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Canon SX1 IS

 AW130 SX1 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2015March 2009Newer by 71 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon AW130

 SX1 IS AW130 
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS has got outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the AW130.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and AW130 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and AW130.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon AW130 to give more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
36
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography advice
Nikon AW130 Street photography advice
56
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (615g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography information
Nikon AW130 Sports photography information
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (370 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography details
Nikon AW130 Travel photography details
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flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (615g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
better than average battery (370 per charge)
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography features
44
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
50
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Nikon AW130
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really wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Nikon AW130
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISNikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Nikon Coolpix AW130
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-03-27 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $398