• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1440.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon 130 IS advantages over Nikon P600

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 106 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    133g vs 565g
    Lighter weight

Nikon P600 advantages over Canon 130 IS

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,440 mm vs 224 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 330 vs 190 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    6.9 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • 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

User reviews

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The Competition

Compared to Sony WX80

Canon 130 IS
Sony WX80
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Longer stills battery life
Nikon P600
Sony WX80
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Canon 135

Canon 130 IS
Canon 135
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
Nikon P600
Canon 135
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Canon SX60

Canon 130 IS
Canon SX60
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
Nikon P600
Canon SX60
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Less shutter lag
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • RAW file ability

Compared to Canon 160

Canon 130 IS
Canon 160
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
Nikon P600
Canon 160
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Nikon P610

Canon 130 IS
Nikon P610
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $599
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
Nikon P600
Nikon P610
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $599
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
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