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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8100

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(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
Nikon S8100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S8100

 SX130 IS S8100 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S8100 SX130 IS 
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S8100

 SX130 IS S8100 
RevealedAugust 2010September 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

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

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography features
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography information
Nikon S8100 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition (308g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
55
has built in flash
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
32
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S8100
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S8100
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix S8100
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