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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L32

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L32 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 140
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L32 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon L32, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the L32 (20MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the L32 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the ELPH 130 scores against the L32 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Nikon L32

 ELPH 130 L32 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Canon ELPH 130

 L32 ELPH 130 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 24 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon L32

 ELPH 130 L32 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 130 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon L32 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon L32 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 130 against the L32.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and L32 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 130 and L32.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L32 to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 130 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L32 Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography advice
Nikon L32 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (164g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography information
Nikon L32 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 shots)
has no phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
better than average battery pack (320 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 130
Travel photography with Nikon L32
63
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
better than average battery pack (320 shots)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L32 Landscape photography advice
42
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
better than average battery pack (320 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging features
Nikon L32 Vlogging features
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
66
quite wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (164g)
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon L32
 Canon ELPH 130Nikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon ELPH 130 Nikon Coolpix L32
Also called IXUS 140 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 images 320 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $120