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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P900

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
49

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P900 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Later Model is Nikon P1000
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P900 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and P900 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was revealed 5 years prior to the P900 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX130 IS grades against the P900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon P900

 SX130 IS P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Canon SX130 IS

 P900 SX130 IS 
LaunchedMarch 2015August 2010More recent by 55 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon P900

 SX130 IS P900 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outer 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 P900 has dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX130 IS against the P900.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and P900 is 85 and 52 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and P900.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P900 to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (899 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography features
Nikon P900 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography info
Nikon P900 Travel photography info
61
lighter than competition (308 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
59
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competition (899 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon P900 Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon P900 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
53
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (899g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon P900
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix P900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-19 2015-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lb) 899 grams (1.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $600