Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-Z550
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
- Announced January 2013
- Also referred to as IXUS 140
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010

Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 130 was announced 3 years later than the EX-Z550 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 130 matches up versus the EX-Z550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-Z550 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 130 & Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery & Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Casio EX-Z550
ELPH 130 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 37 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon ELPH 130
EX-Z550 | ELPH 130 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Casio EX-Z550
ELPH 130 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 130 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z550 has dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-Z550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 130 against the EX-Z550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and EX-Z550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 130 and EX-Z550.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon ELPH 130 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 130 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications
Canon ELPH 130 | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon ELPH 130 | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 |
Also called as | IXUS 140 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 143g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $149 |