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Canon S90 vs Canon SX130 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon S90 vs Canon SX130 IS Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Announced April 2010
  • Replacement is Canon S95
Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
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Canon S90 vs Canon SX130 IS Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon S90 and Canon SX130 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the SX130 IS (12MP) is pretty close but the S90 (1/1.7") and SX130 IS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The S90 was brought out 4 months prior to the SX130 IS which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S90 scores against the SX130 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S90 SX130 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon S90

 SX130 IS S90 

Common features in the Canon S90 and Canon SX130 IS

 S90 SX130 IS 
LaunchedApril 2010August 2010Same age
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon S90 vs Canon SX130 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S90 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Canon SX130 IS has dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S90 and the SX130 IS.

Canon S90 vs Canon SX130 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and SX130 IS is 92 and 85 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Canon SX130 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Canon SX130 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and SX130 IS.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S90 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX130 IS will render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon S90 vs Canon SX130 IS sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 Portrait photography factors
Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography info
Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography factors
Canon SX130 IS Travel photography factors
63
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than others in class (308 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography factors
Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S90
Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
31
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon S90 vs Canon SX130 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Canon SX130 IS
 Canon PowerShot S90Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot S90 Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-04-08 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 308 grams (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 185 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots One One
Cost at release $599 $250