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Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(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
Casio EX-Z550
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Casio EX-Z550

 ELPH 130 EX-Z550 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon ELPH 130

 EX-Z550 ELPH 130 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Casio EX-Z550

 ELPH 130 EX-Z550 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 130
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography factors
63
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 130
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
42
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 130
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon ELPH 130Casio Exilim EX-Z550
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