Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW130
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![Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX710-HS/Canon-SX710-HS-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix AW130 front Nikon Coolpix AW130 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-AW130/Nikon-AW130-front.jpg)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Previous Model is Canon SX700 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX720 HS
(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
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Launched February 2015
- Superseded the Nikon AW120
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW130 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon AW130, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and AW130 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX710 HS was revealed very close to the AW130 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX710 HS scores vs the AW130 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW130 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Nikon Coolpix AW130. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Nikon AW130 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon AW130
SX710 HS | AW130 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Canon SX710 HS
AW130 | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon AW130
SX710 HS | AW130 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2015 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon AW130 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS against the AW130.
![Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW130 size comparison Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW130 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX710-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-AW130-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and AW130 is 89 and 91 respectively.
![Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX710-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-AW130-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and AW130.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.
![Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX710-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-AW130-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX710-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-AW130-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW130 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Nikon Coolpix AW130 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) | 221 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | 230 pictures | 370 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $349 | $398 |