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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S3700

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(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
Nikon S3700
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Nikon S3700

 ELPH 130 S3700 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Canon ELPH 130

 S3700 ELPH 130 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S3700

 ELPH 130 S3700 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography information
Nikon S3700 Portrait photography information
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography highlights
Nikon S3700 Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 130
Sports photography with Nikon S3700
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (240 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 130
Travel photography with Nikon S3700
63
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
good battery power (240 CIPA)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (190 shots)
no Timelapse function
44
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good battery power (240 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging information
Nikon S3700 Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
32
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S3700
 Canon ELPH 130Nikon Coolpix S3700
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