Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon AW130

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX160 IS and Nikon AW130, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 19 months prior to the AW130 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX160 IS matches up against the AW130 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Nikon Coolpix AW130. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Nikon AW130 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW130 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX160 IS and Nikon AW130 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX160 IS against the AW130.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and AW130 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and AW130.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX160 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.