Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P340

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX130 IS versus Nikon P340, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the P340 (12MP) is relatively similar but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.

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The SX130 IS was released 4 years earlier than the P340 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX130 IS matches up against the P340 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Nikon Coolpix P340. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Nikon P340 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS has got exterior dimensions 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 P340 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX130 IS versus Nikon P340 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS against the P340.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and P340 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and P340.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The SX130 IS features the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.