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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S230

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S230 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 140
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S230 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 130 versus Nikon S230, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and S230 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was brought out 3 years after the S230 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 130 scores vs the S230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Nikon S230

 ELPH 130 S230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Canon ELPH 130

 S230 ELPH 130 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S230

 ELPH 130 S230 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 has got outside 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) whilst the Nikon S230 has proportions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 130 versus the S230.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and S230 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 130 and S230.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon ELPH 130 to provide extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer ELPH 130 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography information
Nikon S230 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography advice
Nikon S230 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography features
Nikon S230 Travel photography features
63
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography features
Nikon S230 Landscape photography features
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 130
Vlogging with Nikon S230
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S230
 Canon ELPH 130Nikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon ELPH 130 Nikon Coolpix S230
Alternative name IXUS 140 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 10 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 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 2000
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 115 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $150