Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung GX-10

Lets examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung GX-10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the ELPH 130 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 130 was brought out 6 years after the GX-10 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 130 scores versus the GX-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 130 & Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 130 vs the GX-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and GX-10 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 130 and GX-10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 130 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon ELPH 130 will give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 130 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.