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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S01

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S01 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also Known as IXUS 140
Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S01 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 130 versus Nikon S01, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and S01 (10MP) and the ELPH 130 (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 130 was introduced 5 months earlier than the S01 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 130 grades versus the S01 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Nikon S01

 ELPH 130 S01 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Canon ELPH 130

 S01 ELPH 130 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S01

 ELPH 130 S01 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S01 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 130 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S01 has measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 130 and the S01.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S01 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and S01 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S01 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S01 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 130 and S01.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 130 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon ELPH 130 will give you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S01 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S01 Portrait photography advice
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S01 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (96g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 130
Sports photography with Nikon S01
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
bad battery power (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S01 Travel photography highlights
63
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
55
lighter than competition in class (96 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (190 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography information
Nikon S01 Landscape photography information
42
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging features
Nikon S01 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
27
screen is touchscreen
lighter than competition in class (96g)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S01
 Canon ELPH 130Nikon Coolpix S01
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Nikon Coolpix S01
Also Known as IXUS 140 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-06-21
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 96 gr (0.21 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 images 190 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single -
Pricing at launch $0 $170