Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S1000pj
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S1000pj 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
- Introduced August 2010
- Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed August 2009

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX130 IS versus Nikon S1000pj, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was announced 13 months after the S1000pj which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX130 IS grades against the S1000pj with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Nikon S1000pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S1000pj
SX130 IS | S1000pj | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon SX130 IS
S1000pj | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S1000pj
SX130 IS | S1000pj | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS offers outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Nikon S1000pj has measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX130 IS versus Nikon S1000pj in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX130 IS and the S1000pj.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and S1000pj is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and S1000pj.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX130 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-08-19 | 2009-08-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 308g (0.68 pounds) | 175g (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $250 | $289 |