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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6100

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was revealed 5 months prior to the S6100 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the S6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S6100

 SX130 IS S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S6100 SX130 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S6100

 SX130 IS S6100 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS has outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the S6100.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and S6100 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and S6100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S6100 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography factors
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S6100 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average in class (308g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
features focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S6100
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S6100
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix S6100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2011-02-09
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
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 range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT touchscreen 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/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 210 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
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 One One
Retail price $250 $195