Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6300
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6300 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
- Announced August 2010
- New Model is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Released February 2012

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6300 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S6300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was announced 17 months before the S6300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the S6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S6300
SX130 IS | S6300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon SX130 IS
S6300 | SX130 IS | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 17 months |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S6300
SX130 IS | S6300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS has got outside 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) whilst the Nikon S6300 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S6300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS against the S6300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and S6300 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and S6300.
As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S6300 to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-08-19 | 2012-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308g (0.68 lb) | 160g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $250 | $200 |