Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon AW110

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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon AW110

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX260 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SX260 HS.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon AW110 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the AW110.

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Differences

Canon SX260 HS advantages over Nikon AW110

Bigger pixels
~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
More telephoto lens reach
500 mm vs 140 mm
Capture objects farther away
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Wider angle lens
25 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Longer exposure
15 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.3 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
10 vs 6 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/3200 vs 1/1500 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon AW110 advantages over Canon SX260 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
Fast startup
~1.50 vs 1.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
24 mm vs 32 mm
Thinner
More dots on screen
614k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Less shutter lag
0.15 vs 0.52 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Both provide
Geotag your photos
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
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

20x zoom ranges from very wide to ultra telephoto; Wide range of exposure settings, including Manual, plus many auto modes; Full HD video at 1080p; Video autofocus and zoom while shooting, HDMI interface; Very good image quality; Built-in GPS.
Tight control placement; Low battery life; Soft corners at wide angle; Small front fingergrip; No live histogram. No raw mode.
Read our Canon SX260 HS Express Review

Good still photo and video quality for its class; Built-in Wi-Fi for image sharing with a paired smartphone or tablet; Waterproof to a category-best depth of 59 feet; Generally speedy operation.
Not a huge improvement over predecessor; Lens dimmer than others at wide angle; Annoyingly sharp metal strap lugs; Below average battery life.
Read our Nikon AW110 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon S9100

Canon SX260 HS

Nikon S9100

$480
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Manual focus

$254
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Fast startup

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S9100

Nikon AW110

Nikon S9100

$499
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Built-in Wi-Fi

$254
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S9100

Compared to Fujifilm XP60

Canon SX260 HS

Fujifilm XP60

$480
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
More telephoto lens reach

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP60

Nikon AW110

Fujifilm XP60

$499
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 60p video

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Fujifilm XP60

Compared to Nikon S9500

Canon SX260 HS

Nikon S9500

$480
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Manual focus

$470
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S9500

Nikon AW110

Nikon S9500

$499
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof

$470
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Shoots 60p video

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S9500

Compared to Canon SX280 HS

Canon SX260 HS

Canon SX280 HS

$480
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 24p video
Slow-motion videos

$300
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Shoots 60p video

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX280 HS

Nikon AW110

Canon SX280 HS

$499
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

$300
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Canon SX280 HS

Compared to Fujifilm XP70

Canon SX260 HS

Fujifilm XP70

$480
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
More telephoto lens reach

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP70

Nikon AW110

Fujifilm XP70

$499
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
More dots on screen

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 60p video

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Fujifilm XP70

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