Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S3700
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S3700 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
- Launched January 2013
- Alternative Name is IXUS 140
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2015

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S3700 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ELPH 130 was revealed 24 months before the S3700 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 130 grades versus the S3700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S3700 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon Coolpix S3700. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Nikon S3700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Nikon S3700
ELPH 130 | S3700 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Canon ELPH 130
S3700 | ELPH 130 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S3700
ELPH 130 | S3700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 130 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S3700 has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S3700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 130 vs the S3700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and S3700 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and S3700.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S3700 to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 130 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications
Canon ELPH 130 | Nikon Coolpix S3700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon ELPH 130 | Nikon Coolpix S3700 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 140 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 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 dimensions | 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 resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.7-6.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 133g (0.29 lb) | 118g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 240 images |
Battery style | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $0 | $175 |