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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon AW130

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon AW130, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and AW130 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 6 years earlier than the AW130 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX200 IS scores vs the AW130 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon AW130

 SX200 IS AW130 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Canon SX200 IS

 AW130 SX200 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2015May 2009More recent by 69 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon AW130

 SX200 IS AW130 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Nikon AW130 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS against the AW130.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and AW130 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and AW130.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon AW130 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Nikon AW130 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography information
Nikon AW130 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon AW130 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
72
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
50
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon AW130
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix AW130
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-05-14 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 221g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $329 $398