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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6300

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6300 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
  • Announced August 2010
  • New Model is Canon SX150 IS
Nikon S6300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S6300

 SX130 IS S6300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S6300 SX130 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2010More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S6300

 SX130 IS S6300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S6300
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Nikon S6300
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S6300 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S6300 Travel photography features
61
lighter than others in class (308 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography information
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S6300 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S6300
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix S6300
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