Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S33
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S33 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S33 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Nikon Coolpix S33. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Nikon S33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S33
SX130 IS | S33 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon SX130 IS
S33 | SX130 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 54 months |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S33
SX130 IS | S33 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S33 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S33 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Nikon Coolpix S33 | |
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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 |