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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX30 IS

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX30 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
  • Launched August 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX40 HS
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX30 IS Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX30 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Canon. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the SX30 IS (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX130 IS was introduced very close to the SX30 IS and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX130 IS scores versus the SX30 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon SX30 IS

 SX130 IS SX30 IS 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Canon SX130 IS

 SX30 IS SX130 IS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX30 IS

 SX130 IS SX30 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2010September 2010Same generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX30 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Canon SX30 IS has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX30 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS and the SX30 IS.

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX30 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and SX30 IS is 85 and 64 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX30 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX30 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and SX30 IS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX30 IS to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX30 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX30 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX30 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX30 IS as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography details
Canon SX30 IS Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (601 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon SX30 IS Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than others in class (308 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (601g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
41
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX30 IS as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
50
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (601 grams)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX30 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX30 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCanon PowerShot SX30 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-19 2010-09-14
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308g (0.68 lb) 601g (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 NB-7L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
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