Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6100
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Nikon S6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S6100
SX130 IS | S6100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Canon SX130 IS
S6100 | SX130 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S6100
SX130 IS | S6100 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2011 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | |
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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 |