Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8100
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Released August 2010
- Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
- Revealed September 2010

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8100 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S8100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was released within a month of the S8100 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX130 IS grades against the S8100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Nikon Coolpix S8100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Nikon S8100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S8100
SX130 IS | S8100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Canon SX130 IS
S8100 | SX130 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S8100
SX130 IS | S8100 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | ![]() | September 2010 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS features outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8100 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
See the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S8100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the S8100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and S8100 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and S8100.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Nikon Coolpix S8100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-08-19 | 2010-09-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308 grams (0.68 lbs) | 180 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 220 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $250 | $299 |