Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Canon PowerShot D20 vs Nikon Coolpix AW110

Nikon Coolpix AW100

82

vs
Canon PowerShot D20

78
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix AW100

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Thickness
 Thin
0.9"
GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
 

Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot D20

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
 
Differences | Recommendations | Similarities | Competitors | Appearance | Discussion

differences

Advantages of the Canon D20
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Battery life Longer battery life 280 shots vs 250 shots
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 More than 10% more shots per battery charge
Longest exposure Longer exposures 15s vs 4s
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 Around 4x longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Slightly faster max shutter speed 1/1600s vs 1/1500s
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 Around 10% faster max shutter speed
Canon PowerShot D20 Learn more about
the Canon D20

Advantages of the Nikon AW100
Size Significantly smaller 110x64x22 mm vs 112x71x28 mm
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 Around 30% smaller
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Weight Lighter 178 g vs 228 g
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 More than 20% lighter
Thickness Thinner 0.9" vs 1.1"
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 Around 20% thinner
Lowest price Cheaper $239.00 vs $295.95
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 The best price we've seen is $57 cheaper (around 20% less)
Nikon Coolpix AW100 Learn more about
the Nikon AW100
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent waterproof cameras, and ignoring price

Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot D20
78 vs 82
Explain scores
Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix AW100.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Movie format Full HD (1080p) video Help
D20:1080p @ 24fps
AW100:1080p @ 30fps
High-speed framerate Very high speed movies Help
240 fps
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Waterproof Waterproof Help
Great at the beach
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/3.9
Wide angle Poor wide angle Help
28 mm
Zoom Poor zoom Help
5x

Compared to recent waterproof cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen size Larger than average screens Help
3.0"

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix AW110

Nikon Coolpix AW110

Waterproof

$327
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Coolpix AW110 vs the PowerShot D20
Compare the Coolpix AW110 vs the Coolpix AW100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4

Panasonic Lumix TS4

Waterproof

$223 - $250
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
3D Captures 3D images
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Lumix TS4 vs the PowerShot D20
Compare the Lumix TS4 vs the Coolpix AW100
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS

Waterproof

$319 - $329
Aperture Has a much wider aperture
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS vs the PowerShot D20
Compare the Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS vs the Coolpix AW100
Olympus TG-820 iHS

Olympus TG-820

Waterproof

$169 - $174
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Size Is slightly smaller
GPS Doesn't have a built-in GPS
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the TG-820 vs the PowerShot D20
Compare the TG-820 vs the Coolpix AW100
Olympus Tough TG-830 iHS

Olympus Tough TG-830 iHS

Waterproof

$229
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Tough TG-830 iHS vs the PowerShot D20
Compare the Tough TG-830 iHS vs the Coolpix AW100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Waterproof

$169 - $330
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
GPS Doesn't have a built-in GPS
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 vs the PowerShot D20
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 vs the Coolpix AW100
Panasonic Lumix TS5

Panasonic Lumix TS5

Waterproof

$348 - $349
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Lumix TS5 vs the PowerShot D20
Compare the Lumix TS5 vs the Coolpix AW100

Canon PowerShot D20 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot D10

Canon PowerShot D10

Waterproof

$326
Aperture Much wider aperture
Weight Lighter
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the PowerShot D10 vs the PowerShot D20

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Coolpix AW100.

appearance

Canon PowerShot D20 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Canon PowerShot D20 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Canon PowerShot D20 Nikon Coolpix AW100

discussion

Showing 3 comments

Ahmad Belal (9:46 AM, February 02, 2013)
I bought the Black Nikon AW100 couple of months & I didn't regret it. The reason that made me get it is that I kinda want a normal-looking Camera. The colors and the design of the Canon D20 (especially the "Shark bite" on its side) doesn't make it look good when using it in day-to-day photos.

I so wanted to try the 24p movies of the Canon, but I really enjoy the performance of the AW100 and how light and "pocketable" (if that's even a word) it is :)
 
Chris Bender (1:23 PM, June 20, 2012)
Thanks for the honesty, I've been on the fence between these two cameras and I think I'm leaning toward the Canon D20 because I actually like a camera that's a little larger. When underwater or if you have gloves on buttons are easier to press if they are bigger.
 
Ahmad Belal (8:51 PM, June 03, 2012)
This is extremely unfair to the Canon D20... You guys haven't even reviewed it...

For me, after A LOT of research, the comparison between those 2 cameras is a tie.

For a semi professional user... It will be the size and the price are advantages for the Nikon against the 24p movies and the longer battery life for the Canon... Anything else they are almost equal...