• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 336.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon AW100 advantages over Canon 530 HS

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Fast startup
    ~1.40 vs 2.9 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 250 vs 190 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.1 fps vs 2.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon 530 HS advantages over Nikon AW100

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    336 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1500 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • 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
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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

  • Nice design; Good shutter button; High resolution; Good shot-to-shot time; Includes GPS maps.

  • Buttons are hard to press; Corners are soft; Flash overwhelms close up; Frustrating controls; Worse than average print quality.

  • Read our Nikon AW100 Express Review

  • Slim and stylish camera body designed with Canon's classic "box-and-circle" look; highly portable, versatile 12x lens; gorgeous 3.2-inch screen.

  • Built-in WiFi could be easier to use; not everyone will like the touchscreen; average image quality and below average battery life.

  • Read our Canon 530 HS Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus TG-610

Nikon AW100
Olympus TG-610
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Nikon AW100 vs Olympus TG-610

Canon 530 HS
Olympus TG-610
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Canon 530 HS vs Olympus TG-610

Compared to Canon 510 HS

Nikon AW100
Canon 510 HS
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Fast startup
  • $318
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen

Compare Nikon AW100 vs Canon 510 HS

Canon 530 HS
Canon 510 HS
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $318
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon 530 HS vs Canon 510 HS

Compared to Nikon S1200pj

Nikon AW100
Nikon S1200pj
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S1200pj

Canon 530 HS
Nikon S1200pj
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon 530 HS vs Nikon S1200pj

Compared to Fujifilm XP50

Nikon AW100
Fujifilm XP50
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $238
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon AW100 vs Fujifilm XP50

Canon 530 HS
Fujifilm XP50
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen
  • $238
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Canon 530 HS vs Fujifilm XP50

Compared to Canon 520 HS

Nikon AW100
Canon 520 HS
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Fast startup
  • $372
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon AW100 vs Canon 520 HS

Canon 530 HS
Canon 520 HS
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $372
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Canon 530 HS vs Canon 520 HS

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