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

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").

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon AW130 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Nikon Coolpix AW130. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Nikon AW130 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon AW130
SX200 IS | AW130 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Canon SX200 IS
AW130 | SX200 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 69 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon AW130
SX200 IS | AW130 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon AW130 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon AW130 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | |
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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 |