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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6000

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6000 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
  • Announced August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX130 IS was brought out 7 months after the S6000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX130 IS grades versus the S6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S6000

 SX130 IS S6000 
RevealedAugust 2010February 2010More modern by 7 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S6000 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S6000

 SX130 IS S6000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Nikon S6000 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS and the S6000.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and S6000 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and S6000.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S6000 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX130 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S6000 Portrait photography info
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S6000 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S6000
61
lighter than competition (308 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography information
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging details
Nikon S6000 Vlogging details
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S6000
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix S6000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-19 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $250 $300