Clicky

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S80

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S80 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(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
Nikon S80
(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
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

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").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

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.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Nikon S80

 ELPH 130 S80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2010More recent by 29 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Canon ELPH 130

 S80 ELPH 130 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k460kCrisper display (+359k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S80

 ELPH 130 S80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S80 Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 130
Sports photography with Nikon S80
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S80 as a Travel photography camera
63
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (150 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S80 Landscape photography factors
41
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S80 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
30
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon S80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon S80
 Canon ELPH 130Nikon Coolpix S80
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