Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L820

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon SX130 IS versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and L820 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 3 years before the L820 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX130 IS scores versus the L820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Nikon Coolpix L820. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS and the L820.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and L820 is 85 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and L820.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L820 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.