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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon AW100

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon AW110
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon AW100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was brought out 14 months prior to the AW100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX210 IS grades against the AW100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon AW100

 SX210 IS AW100 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Canon SX210 IS

 AW100 SX210 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2011June 2010More recent by 14 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon AW100

 SX210 IS AW100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS has outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW100 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX210 IS and the AW100.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and AW100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and AW100.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon AW100 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Portrait photography camera
38
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Nikon AW100
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography features
Nikon AW100 Sports photography features
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography details
Nikon AW100 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon AW100 Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
29
relatively wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Nikon AW100
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISNikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Nikon Coolpix AW100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-08-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220g (0.49 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $226 $299