Nikon AW120 vs Canon SX700 HS

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Nikon AW120 vs Canon SX700 HS

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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 AW120 Review.

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

Go in depth with our full Canon SX700 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SX700 HS.

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Differences

Nikon AW120 advantages over Canon SX700 HS

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
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

350 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
25 mm vs 34 mm
Thinner
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX700 HS advantages over Nikon AW120

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 6.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/3200 vs 1/2000 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
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
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

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The Competition

Compared to Canon A1300

Nikon AW120

Canon A1300

$219
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$134
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon AW120 vs Canon A1300

Canon SX700 HS

Canon A1300

$329
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Wi-Fi

$134
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Canon A1300

Compared to Canon A1400

Nikon AW120

Canon A1400

$219
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$297
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon AW120 vs Canon A1400

Canon SX700 HS

Canon A1400

$329
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Wi-Fi

$297
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Canon A1400

Compared to Panasonic ZS40

Nikon AW120

Panasonic ZS40

$219
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon AW120 vs 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

Compared to Nikon AW130

Nikon AW120

Nikon AW130

$219
1/2.3 inch

$299
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Slow-motion videos

Compare Nikon AW120 vs Nikon AW130

Canon SX700 HS

Nikon AW130

$329
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
More telephoto lens reach

$299
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon AW130

Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Nikon AW120

Panasonic ZS60

$219
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Larger lens aperture

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS60

Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS60

$329
1/2.3 inch

NFC

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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