Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S3000

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and S3000 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was launched 2 years later than the S3000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 130 grades against the S3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 130 & Nikon Coolpix S3000. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery & Nikon S3000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 has exterior 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) and the Nikon S3000 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 130 and the S3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and S3000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 130 and S3000.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon ELPH 130 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer ELPH 130 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.