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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P7100

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
Portability
82
Imaging
34
Features
55
Overall
42

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P7100 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
  • Announced August 2010
  • Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon P7000
  • Replacement is Nikon P7700
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P7100 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon P7100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is very comparable but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 18 months prior to the P7100 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX130 IS grades against the P7100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon P7100

 SX130 IS P7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon SX130 IS

 P7100 SX130 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2010Newer by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon P7100

 SX130 IS P7100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS has got external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Nikon P7100 has proportions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon P7100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the P7100.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P7100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and P7100 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and P7100.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX130 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX130 IS will show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P7100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon P7100 Portrait photography details
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (395 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography details
Nikon P7100 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon P7100 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition (308 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (395g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon P7100 Landscape photography factors
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7100 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
does have mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others in class (395g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon P7100
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix P7100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix P7100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-19 2012-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 lbs) 395g (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 165
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $750