Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S620
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S620 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2010
- Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
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Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX130 IS was manufactured 19 months later than the S620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX130 IS scores versus the S620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Nikon Coolpix S620. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Nikon S620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S620
| SX130 IS | S620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon SX130 IS
| S620 | SX130 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S620
| SX130 IS | S620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Nikon S620 has measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the S620.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and S620 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and S620.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX130 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S620 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Nikon Coolpix S620 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-08-19 | 2009-02-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.7-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 308 grams (0.68 lbs) | 120 grams (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| 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 model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $250 | $37 |