Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S5200

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S5200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the S5200 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX130 IS grades against the S5200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys physical dimensions 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 S5200 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS versus the S5200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and S5200 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and S5200.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S5200 to give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.