Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P1000

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and P1000 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was revealed 9 years prior to the P1000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX130 IS matches up against the P1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Nikon Coolpix P1000. The full galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Nikon P1000 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS provides exterior 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) whilst the Nikon P1000 has dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX130 IS against the P1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and P1000 is 85 and 49 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and P1000.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P1000 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.