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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P530

Portability
85 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P530 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon P520
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P530 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX130 IS versus Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and P530 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX130 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the P530 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX130 IS scores against the P530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon P530

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Canon SX130 IS

		

		

			
 P530 SX130 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2010Newer by 42 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon P530

		

		

			
 SX130 IS P530 
Manual focus  More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Nikon P530 has measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX130 IS versus Nikon P530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS vs the P530.
Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P530 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and P530 is 85 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and P530.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon P530 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon P530 Portrait photography advice
29
 has manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
44
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Nikon P530
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (308g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 more heavy than average in class (494g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Sports photography details
Nikon P530 Sports photography details
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
48
 excellent zoom range (24-1000mm  41.7 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (240 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon P530 Travel photography factors
61
 lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 long reach (336mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (1000mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 not so great battery power (240 per charge)
 more heavy than average in class (494 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon P530 Landscape photography details
42
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Timelapse recording
45
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 not so great battery power (240 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Vlogging features
Nikon P530 Vlogging features
29
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (308g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone jack
27
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone jack
 more heavy than average in class (494 grams)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P530 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon P530
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix P530
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-19 2014-02-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
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 308 grams (0.68 lb) 494 grams (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
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 - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $280