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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW120

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX600 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon AW110
  • Refreshed by Nikon AW130
Photography Glossary

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW120 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX610 HS versus Nikon AW120, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and AW120 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 12 months after the AW120 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX610 HS grades against the AW120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Nikon AW120

 SX610 HS AW120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2014Newer by 12 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Canon SX610 HS

 AW120 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon AW120

 SX610 HS AW120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS provides exterior 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 AW120 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Nikon AW120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS versus the AW120.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and AW120 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and AW120.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon AW120
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography advice
Nikon AW120 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (191 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography info
Nikon AW120 Sports photography info
44
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon AW120 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others (191 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
69
great battery (350 CIPA)
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon AW120 Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (191 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Nikon AW120
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSNikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Nikon Coolpix AW120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2015-01-06 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191g (0.42 pounds) 213g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 photos 350 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $214 $350