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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S70

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S70 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 140
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S70 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 130 versus Nikon S70, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and S70 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was announced 3 years after the S70 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 130 grades against the S70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Nikon S70

 ELPH 130 S70 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen resolution460k288kClearer screen (+172k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Canon ELPH 130

 S70 ELPH 130 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S70

 ELPH 130 S70 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 130 provides physical 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) whilst the Nikon S70 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 130 versus Nikon S70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 130 and the S70.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and S70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 130 and S70.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon ELPH 130 to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 130 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography info
Nikon S70 Portrait photography info
35
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography factors
Nikon S70 Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography advice
Nikon S70 Travel photography advice
63
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (160g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography info
Nikon S70 Landscape photography info
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging info
Nikon S70 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others (160 grams)
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S70
 Canon ELPH 130Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon ELPH 130 Nikon Coolpix S70
Also referred to as IXUS 140 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-08-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 Expeed
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 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 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 288 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
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
Retail cost $0 $290