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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX210 IS

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Key Specs

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
  • Refreshed by Canon SX150 IS
Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX210 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced 3 months later than the SX210 IS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX130 IS scores against the SX210 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon SX210 IS

 SX130 IS SX210 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon SX130 IS

 SX210 IS SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX210 IS

 SX130 IS SX210 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2010June 2010Same age
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Canon SX210 IS has sizing of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX130 IS and the SX210 IS.

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX210 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and SX210 IS is 85 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX210 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and SX210 IS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX210 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography advice
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition (220g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX210 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCanon PowerShot SX210 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308g (0.68 pounds) 220g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $226