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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon AW100

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Successor is Nikon AW110
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon AW100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and AW100 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX410 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the AW100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX410 IS grades against the AW100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Nikon AW100

 SX410 IS AW100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015August 2011Fresher by 43 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Canon SX410 IS

 AW100 SX410 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon AW100

 SX410 IS AW100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW100 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX410 IS versus the AW100.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and AW100 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and AW100.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon AW100 Portrait photography factors
47
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography factors
Nikon AW100 Street photography factors
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography information
Nikon AW100 Sports photography information
41
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
max frames per second low (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (185 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (185 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW100 Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (185 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging details
Nikon AW100 Vlogging details
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
29
fairly wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Nikon AW100
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISNikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Nikon Coolpix AW100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2015-02-06 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 185 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $199 $299