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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S1100pj

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S1100pj 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 140
Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S1100pj Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 130 versus Nikon S1100pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the S1100pj (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was introduced 2 years after the S1100pj which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 130 matches up versus the S1100pj with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Nikon S1100pj

 ELPH 130 S1100pj 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Canon ELPH 130

 S1100pj ELPH 130 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S1100pj

 ELPH 130 S1100pj 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S1100pj Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 130 enjoys 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 S1100pj has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 130 and the S1100pj.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S1100pj size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and S1100pj is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S1100pj top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S1100pj Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 130 and S1100pj.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 130 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 130 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S1100pj sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography highlights
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography info
Nikon S1100pj Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (180 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 130
Sports photography with Nikon S1100pj
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (190 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography advice
Nikon S1100pj Travel photography advice
63
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (180 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S1100pj as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging information
Nikon S1100pj Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (180g)
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S1100pj
 Canon ELPH 130Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon ELPH 130 Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
Also Known as IXUS 140 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-08-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $399