Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon AW110
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon AW110 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Nikon Coolpix AW110. The full galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Nikon AW110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Nikon AW110
SX500 IS | AW110 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Canon SX500 IS
AW110 | SX500 IS | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | Newer by 10 months |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon AW110
SX500 IS | AW110 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon AW110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | |
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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 |