Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S80
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Also referred to as IXUS 140
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
- Announced September 2010

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S80 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the S80 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ELPH 130 was manufactured 2 years later than the S80 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 130 grades vs the S80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 130 & Nikon Coolpix S80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery & Nikon S80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Nikon S80
ELPH 130 | S80 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Canon ELPH 130
S80 | ELPH 130 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 819k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+359k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S80
ELPH 130 | S80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S80 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 130 against the S80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and S80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and S80.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 130 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 130 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S80 Specifications
Canon ELPH 130 | Nikon Coolpix S80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon ELPH 130 | Nikon Coolpix S80 |
Also Known as | IXUS 140 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2010-09-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 819k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.3fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") |
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 pictures | 150 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $0 | $191 |