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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9100

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon S9300
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 11 months earlier than the S9100 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX130 IS matches up against the S9100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S9100

 SX130 IS S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S9100 SX130 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2010More recent by 11 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S9100

 SX130 IS S9100 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS against the S9100.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and S9100 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and S9100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S9100 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (270 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography advice
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
40
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (270 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S9100 Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S9100
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 life - 270 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $329