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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S32

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S32 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
  • Announced August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S32 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S32

 SX130 IS S32 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S32 SX130 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2010Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S32

 SX130 IS S32 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S32 size comparison

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

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S32 Portrait photography advice
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent megapixels (13MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
Nikon S32 Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography features
Nikon S32 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather proof
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/3")
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S32
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
58
weather proof
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S32 Vlogging advice
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S32
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix S32
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-08-19 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $180