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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW110

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX600 HS
Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW100
  • Replacement is Nikon AW120
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW110 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon AW110, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and AW110 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 19 months after the AW110 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX610 HS grades against the AW110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Nikon AW110

 SX610 HS AW110 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2013Newer by 19 months
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Canon SX610 HS

 AW110 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon AW110

 SX610 HS AW110 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon AW110 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS and the AW110.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW110 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and AW110 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and AW110.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon AW110 Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography factors
Nikon AW110 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography details
Nikon AW110 Sports photography details
44
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon AW110 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (270 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon AW110
48
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW110 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Nikon AW110
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSNikon Coolpix AW110
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Nikon Coolpix AW110
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2015-01-06 2013-07-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191g (0.42 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $214 $250