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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon AW120

Portability
80 Imaging
37 Features
41 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX520 HS
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • Successor is Nikon AW130
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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon AW120, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and AW120 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was revealed 5 months earlier than the AW120 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX510 HS matches up vs the AW120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Nikon AW120

		

		

			
 SX510 HS AW120 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Canon SX510 HS

		

		

			
 AW120 SX510 HS 
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Nikon AW120

		

		

			
 SX510 HS AW120 
LaunchedAugust 2013February 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS has got exterior 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 AW120 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon AW120 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX510 HS and the AW120.
Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon AW120 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and AW120 is 80 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and AW120.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon AW120 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
35
 has manual focus
 offers face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
35
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX510 HS
Street photography with Nikon AW120
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX510 HS
Sports photography with Nikon AW120
37
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (250 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 environment proofing
 good battery pack (350 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX510 HS
Travel photography with Nikon AW120
54
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
 good battery pack (350 shots)
 environment proofing
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography info
40
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse mode
48
 rather wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 environment proofing
 good battery pack (350 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with Nikon AW120
31
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone jack
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 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone jack
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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Nikon AW120
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSNikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Nikon Coolpix AW120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-08-22 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 349 grams (0.77 pounds) 213 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH 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
Launch pricing $249 $350