Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon AW110

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon AW110, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and AW110 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was manufactured 2 months later than the AW110 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX510 HS grades versus the AW110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Nikon Coolpix AW110. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Nikon AW110 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS provides external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon AW110 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon AW110 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS versus the AW110.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and AW110 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and AW110.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon AW110 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.