Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S640

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").

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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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Nikon Coolpix S640. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Nikon S640 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.