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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW100

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX720 HS
Nikon AW100
(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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon AW110
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW100 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon AW100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and AW100 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX710 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the AW100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX710 HS scores versus the AW100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon AW100

 SX710 HS AW100 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2011Fresher by 42 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Canon SX710 HS

 AW100 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon AW100

 SX710 HS AW100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Nikon AW100 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon AW100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the AW100.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and AW100 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and AW100.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon AW100 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography factors
Nikon AW100 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography factors
Nikon AW100 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competitors (269 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (230 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography details
Nikon AW100 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (230 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Nikon AW100
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
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pretty wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Nikon AW100
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSNikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Nikon Coolpix AW100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 230 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 1 1
Launch pricing $349 $299