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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S02

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S02 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 140
Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S02 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S02, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and S02 (13MP) and the ELPH 130 (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 130 was launched 8 months prior to the S02 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 130 matches up vs the S02 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Nikon S02

 ELPH 130 S02 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Canon ELPH 130

 S02 ELPH 130 
RevealedSeptember 2013January 2013More recent by 8 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S02

 ELPH 130 S02 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 130 offers exterior 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 S02 has sizing of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S02 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 130 and the S02.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and S02 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 130 and S02.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 130 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon ELPH 130 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 130 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography features
Nikon S02 Portrait photography features
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography factors
Nikon S02 Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography information
Nikon S02 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography factors
Nikon S02 Travel photography factors
63
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S02 Landscape photography advice
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S02 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
33
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S02
 Canon ELPH 130Nikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Nikon Coolpix S02
Otherwise known as IXUS 140 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-09-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 1.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 100 gr (0.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 210 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 -
Launch price $0 $177