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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon W300

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon W300 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
  • New Model is Canon SX150 IS
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2017
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon W300 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon W300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and W300 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 7 years prior to the W300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the W300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon W300

 SX130 IS W300 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon SX130 IS

 W300 SX130 IS 
RevealedMay 2017August 2010Fresher by 82 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon W300

 SX130 IS W300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS features physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Nikon W300 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon W300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the W300.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and W300 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and W300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon W300 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon W300 Portrait photography details
29
manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography details
Nikon W300 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon W300 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Nikon W300
61
lighter than average in class (308g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
73
weather proofing
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon W300
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon W300
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix W300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-08-19 2017-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lb) 231 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 280 photographs
Form of battery - Built-in
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $387