Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon AW110
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Launched August 2010
- Successor is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
- Launched July 2013
- Previous Model is Nikon AW100
- Successor is Nikon AW120

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon AW110 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon AW110, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and AW110 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the AW110 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX130 IS scores vs the AW110 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon AW110 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Nikon Coolpix AW110. The full galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Nikon AW110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon AW110
SX130 IS | AW110 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Canon SX130 IS
AW110 | SX130 IS | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 35 months |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon AW110
SX130 IS | AW110 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Nikon AW110 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon AW110 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the AW110.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and AW110 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and AW110.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon AW110 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon AW110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Nikon Coolpix AW110 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-08-19 | 2013-07-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 308g (0.68 lb) | 193g (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $250 | $250 |