Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW100
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2015
- Old Model is Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Newer Model is Nikon AW110
Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW100 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX610 HS versus Nikon AW100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and AW100 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX610 HS was announced 3 years after the AW100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX610 HS scores against the AW100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Nikon Coolpix AW100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Nikon AW100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Nikon AW100
SX610 HS | AW100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | August 2011 | Newer by 42 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Canon SX610 HS
AW100 | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon AW100
SX610 HS | AW100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon AW100 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Nikon AW100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX610 HS vs the AW100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and AW100 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and AW100.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Nikon Coolpix AW100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.5 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 191g (0.42 lb) | 178g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $214 | $299 |