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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S4000

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S4000 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 140
Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S4000 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and S4000 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was brought out 2 years after the S4000 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 130 grades against the S4000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Nikon S4000

 ELPH 130 S4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Canon ELPH 130

 S4000 ELPH 130 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S4000

 ELPH 130 S4000 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 130 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 130 against the S4000.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S4000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and S4000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 130 and S4000.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 130 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 130 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography information
Nikon S4000 Portrait photography information
35
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography information
Nikon S4000 Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
17
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Travel photography camera
63
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 130
Landscape photography with Nikon S4000
42
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
32
decently wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging factors
Nikon S4000 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
28
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S4000
 Canon ELPH 130Nikon Coolpix S4000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon ELPH 130 Nikon Coolpix S4000
Also referred to as IXUS 140 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-02-03
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 131g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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