Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S32

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is fairly comparable but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") use different sensor size.

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the S32 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX130 IS matches up against the S32 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Nikon Coolpix S32. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS has external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has sizing of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S32 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the S32.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and S32 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and S32.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX130 IS due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S32 will produce extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.