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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon Z7

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX130 IS versus Nikon Z7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 9 years prior to the Z7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX130 IS matches up against the Z7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon Z7

 SX130 IS Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon SX130 IS

 Z7 SX130 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2018August 2010More modern by 97 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon Z7

 SX130 IS Z7 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS comes with external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Nikon Z7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS vs the Z7.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and Z7 is 85 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and Z7.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX130 IS using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Nikon Z7 will show more detail having an extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
87
has manual focus
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography details
Nikon Z7 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon Z7 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery life (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography information
Nikon Z7 Travel photography information
61
lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count amazing (46MP)
low battery life (330 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography information
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
83
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon Z7
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Z7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Z7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-08-19 2018-08-23
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 493
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 15
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 230k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200s
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lb) 675 gr (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus XQD card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $2,797