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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon A900

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Later Model is Nikon A1000
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon A900 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and A900 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 6 years before the A900 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX130 IS matches up against the A900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon A900

 SX130 IS A900 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon SX130 IS

 A900 SX130 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2016August 2010Newer by 67 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon A900

 SX130 IS A900 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS features physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Nikon A900 has sizing of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS against the A900.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and A900 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and A900.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon A900 Portrait photography factors
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Nikon A900
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon A900 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than others (308g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
74
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon A900
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging information
Nikon A900 Vlogging information
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon A900
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix A900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-19 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $400