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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S4300

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Refreshed by Canon SX150 IS
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S4300 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX130 IS versus Nikon S4300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and S4300 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced 17 months before the S4300 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the S4300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S4300

 SX130 IS S4300 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S4300 SX130 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2010Newer by 17 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S4300

 SX130 IS S4300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Nikon S4300 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS and the S4300.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and S4300 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and S4300.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S4300 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography details
Nikon S4300 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (139g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S4300 Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S4300 Travel photography features
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lighter than competition (308g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than others in class (139g)
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S4300 Vlogging features
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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decently wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (139 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S4300
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix S4300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-19 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308g (0.68 pounds) 139g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 180 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $119