Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX150 IS

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Canon SX150 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the SX150 IS (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced 21 months before the SX150 IS making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX130 IS grades against the SX150 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Canon PowerShot SX150 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Canon SX150 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Canon SX150 IS has sizing of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Canon SX130 IS versus Canon SX150 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the SX150 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and SX150 IS is 85 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and SX150 IS.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX150 IS to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.