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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX130 IS

Portability
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Imaging
33
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX130 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the SX130 IS (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was revealed 19 months earlier than the SX130 IS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX10 IS scores versus the SX130 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Canon SX130 IS

 SX10 IS SX130 IS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon SX10 IS

 SX130 IS SX10 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2009Fresher by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX130 IS

 SX10 IS SX130 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Canon SX130 IS has dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs).

See the Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX130 IS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS versus the SX130 IS.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX130 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and SX130 IS is 65 and 85 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX130 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and SX130 IS.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX130 IS to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX130 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
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focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
includes face detect focusing
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography advice
Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX130 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCanon PowerShot SX130 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2010-08-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 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 file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 308g (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
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 model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $275 $250