Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S30
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S30 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
- Released August 2010
- Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Released February 2012
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In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe SX130 IS was released 17 months before the S30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the S30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Nikon Coolpix S30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S30
| SX130 IS | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Canon SX130 IS
| S30 | SX130 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | August 2010 | More modern by 17 months |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S30
| SX130 IS | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS provides outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the S30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and S30 is 85 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and S30.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX130 IS featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon SX130 IS will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S30 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Nikon Coolpix S30 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-08-19 | 2012-02-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.5fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set 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, Slow-sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 308 grams (0.68 lb) | 214 grams (0.47 lb) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
| 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 | - | 240 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | AA |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
| 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 |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $250 | $119 |
