Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon AW100

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX510 HS and Nikon AW100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and AW100 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 2 years later than the AW100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX510 HS grades versus the AW100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Nikon Coolpix AW100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Nikon AW100 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS provides external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon AW100 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX510 HS and the AW100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and AW100 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and AW100.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon AW100 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.