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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S6400 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 140
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the S6400 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was brought out 5 months after the S6400 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 130 grades vs the S6400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Nikon S6400

 ELPH 130 S6400 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Canon ELPH 130

 S6400 ELPH 130 
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S6400

 ELPH 130 S6400 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 130 offers physical 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 S6400 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 130 vs the S6400.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and S6400 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 130 and S6400.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos however you should consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6400 Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6400 Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 130
Travel photography with Nikon S6400
63
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (190 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (160 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (150 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography info
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging info
Nikon S6400 Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
33
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (150 grams)
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S6400
 Canon ELPH 130Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon ELPH 130 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Also referred to as IXUS 140 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-08-22
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots 160 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $500