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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon B500

Portability
85 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon B500 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
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon B500 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and B500 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced 6 years earlier than the B500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX130 IS scores vs the B500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon B500

		

		

			
 SX130 IS B500 
Focus manually  More precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Canon SX130 IS

		

		

			
 B500 SX130 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2016August 2010More modern by 67 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon B500

		

		

			
 SX130 IS B500 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Nikon B500 has measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon B500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the B500.
Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon B500 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and B500 is 85 and 68 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and B500.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon B500 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon B500 as a Portrait photography camera
29
 focusing manually
 can't use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
37
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
Nikon B500 Street photography advice
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (308 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
52
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than competition (541g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Nikon B500
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 low frames per second (1.0 fps)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
51
 long zoom range (23-900mm  39.1 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (600 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon B500 as a Travel photography camera
61
 lighter than others (308 grams)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 very long reach (336mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low MP (12MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
 better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (23mm)
 great reach (900mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (541g)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
42
 focusing manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
 relatively wide (23mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Nikon B500
29
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (308g)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic jack
27
 relatively wide (23mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (541 grams)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon B500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon B500
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix B500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-19 2016-02-23
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lb) 541 gr (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 600 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
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 1 1
Retail cost $250 $300