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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S33

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S33 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
  • Launched August 2010
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S33 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S33, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is fairly comparable but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") offer different sensor size.

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The SX130 IS was announced 5 years earlier than the S33 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the S33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S33

 SX130 IS S33 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S33 SX130 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2015August 2010More recent by 54 months

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S33

 SX130 IS S33 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS provides outer dimensions 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 S33 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS and the S33.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and S33 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and S33.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX130 IS having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S33 will produce more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S33
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
decent megapixels (13MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S33 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography details
Nikon S33 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competitors in class (308g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
weather proofing
decent megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S33 Landscape photography factors
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S33
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix S33
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-19 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 4.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life - 220 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $150