Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S3300

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S3300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was revealed 17 months prior to the S3300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX130 IS grades versus the S3300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Nikon Coolpix S3300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Nikon S3300 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS features exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S3300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the S3300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and S3300 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and S3300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S3300 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.