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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8000

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released June 2010
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced 3 months after the S8000 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX130 IS scores versus the S8000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S8000

 SX130 IS S8000 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S8000 SX130 IS 
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S8000

 SX130 IS S8000 
ReleasedAugust 2010June 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the S8000.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and S8000 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and S8000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S8000 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
Nikon S8000 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography features
Nikon S8000 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S8000
61
lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S8000
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging details
Nikon S8000 Vlogging details
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S8000
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix S8000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-19 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lbs) 183 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $300