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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S100

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S100 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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S100 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX130 IS versus Nikon S100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and S100 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 12 months earlier than the S100 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the S100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S100

 SX130 IS S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S100 SX130 IS 
RevealedAugust 2011August 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution820k230kCrisper display (+590k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S100

 SX130 IS S100 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS has exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has sizing of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX130 IS and the S100.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and S100 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and S100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S100 to offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S100
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Nikon S100
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S100 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S100 Travel photography features
61
lighter than competition (308g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
includes touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S100 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S100
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix S100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-19 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 820k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 grams (0.68 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 150 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $240