• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 336.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon SX130 IS advantages over Nikon S6200

  • More telephoto lens reach
    336 mm vs 250 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 370 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon S6200 advantages over Canon SX130 IS

  • Thinner
    25 mm vs 45 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    160g vs 314g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-H20

Canon SX130 IS
Sony DSC-H20
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less shutter lag
  • Longer exposure

Compare Canon SX130 IS vs Sony DSC-H20

Nikon S6200
Sony DSC-H20
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S6200 vs Sony DSC-H20

Compared to Canon SX150 IS

Canon SX130 IS
Canon SX150 IS
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX150 IS

Nikon S6200
Canon SX150 IS
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S6200 vs Canon SX150 IS

Compared to Nikon S6300

Canon SX130 IS
Nikon S6300
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6300

Nikon S6200
Nikon S6300
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300

Compared to Canon SX160

Canon SX130 IS
Canon SX160
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX160

Nikon S6200
Canon SX160
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S6200 vs Canon SX160

Compared to Nikon S6400

Canon SX130 IS
Nikon S6400
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S6400

Nikon S6200
Nikon S6400
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6400

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