Canon PowerShot SX130 IS vs Nikon Coolpix L32

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L32
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and the Nikon Coolpix L32, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS was introduced in August 2010 and Nikon Coolpix L32 was introduced in January 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix L32 Highlights

      • 20.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L32
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Nikon Coolpix L32.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L32

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L32

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L32

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Canon SX130 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX130 IS over Nikon Coolpix L32.

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS vs Nikon Coolpix L32
      Reachs More Telephoto 336 mm vs 130 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 12x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/6.5
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 10 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 15 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2500 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Internal Storage 128 MB vs 25 MB

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      Canon SX120 IS
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.0 MP

      Canon SX150 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon SX160 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon SX170 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony RX100
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Canon SD1300 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Fujifilm XQ1
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony TX1
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      1/2.4-inch

      10.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Fujifilm XP10
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.2 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L32

      Nikon L32
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L32 over Canon PowerShot SX130 IS.

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS vs Nikon Coolpix L32
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 20.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 5152 x 3864
      Center Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 26 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.4 vs f/3.2
      Lighter 308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz) vs 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix L32.

      Nikon L22
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon L24
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Nikon L21
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      1/2.33-inch

      8 MP

      Nikon L31
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L20
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon L26
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon L19
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      1/2.5-inch

      8 MP

      Nikon L28
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Panasonic FX48
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix L32
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz)164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz)
        Internal Storage128 MB25 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix L32
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2500 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Nikon Coolpix L32 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600. Nikon Coolpix L32 features a 20.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2248, 2816 x 2112, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 with 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix L32 can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5120 x 2880, 3648 x 2736, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1280, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Nikon Coolpix L32 come with 2 x AA battery pack with battery life of 320 shots on Nikon Coolpix L32.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card slot. Nikon Coolpix L32 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2500 sec on Canon PowerShot SX130 IS, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L32. Canon PowerShot SX130 IS can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.00 m on Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and 4.30 m on Nikon Coolpix L32..

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS body has dimensions of 113 x 73 x 46 mm (4.45 x 2.87 x 1.81") and Nikon Coolpix L32 body has dimensions of 95 x 60 x 29 mm (3.74 x 2.36 x 1.14"). Canon PowerShot SX130 IS weighs 308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz) and Nikon Coolpix L32 weighs 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz).

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L32

      113 mm

      73 mm

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      95 mm

      60 mm

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      73 mm

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      60 mm

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      46 mm

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      29 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Nikon Coolpix L32

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Nikon Coolpix L32 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L32

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L32

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L32

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L32

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L32

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L32

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Nikon Coolpix L32 and give them scores of 48 and 47 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L32

      OVERALL
      48
      OVERALL
      47

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L32

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L32

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      37
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L32

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L32

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      70
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L32

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L32

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L32

      POOR
      47
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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