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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S630

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S630 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
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S630 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S630, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 19 months later than the S630 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the S630 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S630

 SX130 IS S630 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2009Fresher by 19 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S630 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S630

 SX130 IS S630 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS provides external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S630 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS against the S630.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and S630 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and S630.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SX130 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S630 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography information
Nikon S630 Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S630
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S630 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition (308g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
built-in flash
great zoom (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S630
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S630
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
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, 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
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308g (0.68 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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