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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S640

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S640 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 S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S640 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S640, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX130 IS was revealed 13 months after the S640 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX130 IS grades vs the S640 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S640

 SX130 IS S640 
ReleasedAugust 2010August 2009More modern by 13 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S640 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S640

 SX130 IS S640 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS has outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Nikon S640 has specifications of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S640 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS versus the S640.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and S640 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and S640.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX130 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S640 Portrait photography features
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S640 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competitors in class (308g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
62
lighter than competition (130 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S640
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S640 Vlogging features
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S640
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix S640
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 grams (0.68 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $225