Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon A10

Its time to look closer at the Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon A10, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the A10 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was released 4 years earlier than the A10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 130 matches up versus the A10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon Coolpix A10. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Nikon A10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 130 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon A10 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon A10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 130 vs the A10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and A10 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 130 and A10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The older ELPH 130 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.