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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon AW110

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX160 IS
Nikon AW110
(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
  • Announced July 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW100
  • New Model is Nikon AW120
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon AW110 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon AW110, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the AW110 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 13 months prior to the AW110 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX150 IS grades versus the AW110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon AW110

 SX150 IS AW110 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Canon SX150 IS

 AW110 SX150 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2013May 2012Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon AW110

 SX150 IS AW110 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Nikon AW110 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon AW110 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS vs the AW110.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon AW110 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and AW110 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and AW110.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon AW110 to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon AW110 Portrait photography info
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Nikon AW110
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (306g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography features
Nikon AW110 Sports photography features
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (130 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
Nikon AW110 Travel photography details
64
lighter than competitors (306g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (130 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW110 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (130 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Nikon AW110
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (306 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon AW110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon AW110
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix AW110
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon Coolpix AW110
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-05-14 2013-07-05
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lb) 193 grams (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 130 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $249 $250