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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon A100

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon A100 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also Known as IXUS 140
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon A100 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon ELPH 130 versus Nikon A100, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the A100 (20MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was announced 4 years prior to the A100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ELPH 130 grades against the A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Nikon A100

 ELPH 130 A100 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Canon ELPH 130

 A100 ELPH 130 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2013Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon A100

 ELPH 130 A100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 130 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon A100 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 130 versus Nikon A100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 130 vs the A100.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and A100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 130 and A100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon A100 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 130 will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography information
Nikon A100 Portrait photography information
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (250 CIPA)
slow frames per second (1.1 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Travel photography camera
63
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
good battery (250 per charge)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
good battery (250 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging highlights
Nikon A100 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon A100
 Canon ELPH 130Nikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Nikon Coolpix A100
Also Known as IXUS 140 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2016-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.1fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $162