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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX210 IS

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

		

		

			
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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).
Check out the Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX210 IS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
	
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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)
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 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
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 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