Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon AW100

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon AW100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was released 2 years after the AW100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX600 HS matches up against the AW100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Nikon Coolpix AW100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Nikon AW100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW100 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS versus the AW100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and AW100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and AW100.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SX600 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.