Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9300

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 23 months earlier than the S9300 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX130 IS grades vs the S9300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS comes with external dimensions 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 S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S9300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS vs the S9300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and S9300 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and S9300.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S9300 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.