Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S2900
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
- Additionally Known as IXUS 140
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched January 2015
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On this page, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the S2900 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ELPH 130 was released 24 months prior to the S2900 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 130 scores against the S2900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon Coolpix S2900. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Nikon S2900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Nikon S2900
| ELPH 130 | S2900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Canon ELPH 130
| S2900 | ELPH 130 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2015 |  | January 2013 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S2900
| ELPH 130 | S2900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 offers external 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) while the Nikon S2900 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 130 vs the S2900.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and S2900 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and S2900.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S2900 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older ELPH 130 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications
| Canon ELPH 130 | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon ELPH 130 | Nikon Coolpix S2900 |
| Also Known as | IXUS 140 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2015-01-14 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) | 119 gr (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 photographs | 250 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | EN-EL19 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $117 |