Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9700

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was launched 4 years prior to the S9700 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX130 IS scores against the S9700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS provides physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS versus the S9700.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and S9700 is 85 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and S9700.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S9700 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.