Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon AW130

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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon AW130

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 750.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon AW130 Review.

Succeeded by the Nikon W300
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Differences

Canon SX700 HS advantages over Nikon AW130

Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
More telephoto lens reach
750 mm vs 120 mm
Capture objects farther away
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
15 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.5 fps vs 7.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Nikon AW130 advantages over Canon SX700 HS

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

370 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SX700 HS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon SX700 HS Shooter's Report

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon AW130, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Nikon AW130 First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS40

Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS40

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Faster shutter

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS40

Nikon AW130

Panasonic ZS40

$299
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Larger lens aperture

$380
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

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Compared to Nikon AW120

Canon SX700 HS

Nikon AW120

$329
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Manual focus

$219
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Built-in GPS

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon AW120

Nikon AW130

Nikon AW120

$299
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Slow-motion videos

$219
1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon AW130 vs Nikon AW120

Compared to Panasonic ZS50

Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS50

$329
1/2.3 inch

More pixels
Faster shutter

$279
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS50

Nikon AW130

Panasonic ZS50

$299
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Larger lens aperture

$279
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

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Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS60

$329
1/2.3 inch

NFC

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Nikon AW130

Panasonic ZS60

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$448
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS60

Compared to Nikon W300

Canon SX700 HS

Nikon W300

$329
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
NFC

$387
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon W300

Nikon AW130

Nikon W300

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

$387
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

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