Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX130 IS

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX130 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the SX130 IS (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 17 months prior to the SX130 IS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX1 IS grades vs the SX130 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Canon PowerShot SX130 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Canon SX130 IS Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS offers external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Canon SX130 IS has sizing of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX130 IS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX1 IS and the SX130 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and SX130 IS is 64 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and SX130 IS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX130 IS to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.