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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9900

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9900 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
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon S9700
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9900 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced 5 years before the S9900 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX130 IS grades vs the S9900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S9900

 SX130 IS S9900 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S9900 SX130 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2010Newer by 54 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S9900

 SX130 IS S9900 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX130 IS versus the S9900.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and S9900 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and S9900.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9900 to deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
Nikon S9900 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S9900 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
77
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S9900
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
73
quite wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
missing external mic port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S9900
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix S9900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-19 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lb) 289 gr (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $300