Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon AW130

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.

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and AW130 is 89 and 91 respectively.

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.