Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P900
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P900 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P900 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Nikon Coolpix P900. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Nikon P900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon P900
SX130 IS | P900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Canon SX130 IS
P900 | SX130 IS | |||
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Launched | March 2015 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 55 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon P900
SX130 IS | P900 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon P900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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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 |