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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S1000pj 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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
Nikon S1000pj
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S1000pj

 SX130 IS S1000pj 
RevealedAugust 2010August 2009Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon SX130 IS

 S1000pj SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S1000pj

 SX130 IS S1000pj 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S1000pj Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography information
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography information
61
lighter than others in class (308 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix S1000pj
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