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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon AW110

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Updated by Canon SX510 HS
Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW100
  • Refreshed by Nikon AW120
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon AW110 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon AW110, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the AW110 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was unveiled 10 months prior to the AW110 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX500 IS scores against the AW110 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Nikon AW110

 SX500 IS AW110 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Canon SX500 IS

 AW110 SX500 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2013August 2012Newer by 10 months
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon AW110

 SX500 IS AW110 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Nikon AW110 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon AW110 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX500 IS against the AW110.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon AW110 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and AW110 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and AW110.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX500 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon AW110 Portrait photography information
46
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,600 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography details
Nikon AW110 Street photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography info
Nikon AW110 Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (195 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (195 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX500 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon AW110
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (195 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging details
Nikon AW110 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon AW110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Nikon AW110
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISNikon Coolpix AW110
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Nikon Coolpix AW110
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-08-21 2013-07-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 195 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $250