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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX150 IS

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • New Model is Canon SX150 IS
Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon SX150 IS

 SX130 IS SX150 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon SX130 IS

 SX150 IS SX130 IS 
RevealedMay 2012August 2010Newer by 21 months

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX150 IS

 SX130 IS SX150 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX150 IS size comparison

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

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX150 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX150 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography information
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography information
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
Canon SX150 IS Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (130 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
64
lighter than competition in class (306g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (130 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (130 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging information
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX150 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCanon PowerShot SX150 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-19 2012-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 1
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lbs) 306 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 130 shots
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $250 $249