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Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon AW130

Portability
69 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX530 HS
Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
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Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX520 HS and Nikon AW130, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 6 months before the AW130 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SX520 HS grades against the AW130 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Nikon AW130

          

          

            
 SX520 HS AW130 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Canon SX520 HS

          

          

            
 AW130 SX520 HS 
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Nikon AW130

          

          

            
 SX520 HS AW130 
AnnouncedJuly 2014February 2015Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS features external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW130 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX520 HS and Nikon AW130 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX520 HS against the AW130.
Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon AW130 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and AW130 is 69 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and AW130.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should consider the launch date  of the cameras into account.

            Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography details
44
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 includes face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
35
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX520 HS
Street photography with Nikon AW130
46
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Sports photography features
Nikon AW130 Sports photography features
45
 great zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (210 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 good battery life (370 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon AW130 Travel photography advice
55
 good megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (1008mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
72
 good battery life (370 CIPA)
 weather proof
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX520 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
45
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse function
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 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 weather proof
 good battery life (370 per charge)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Vlogging details
Nikon AW130 Vlogging details
29
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone port
33
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic port
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Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Nikon AW130
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSNikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Nikon Coolpix AW130
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-07-29 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.50 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 441 grams (0.97 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 210 images 370 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $219 $398