Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX30 IS
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX30 IS Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX30 IS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Canon PowerShot SX30 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Canon SX30 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon SX30 IS
SX130 IS | SX30 IS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Canon SX130 IS
SX30 IS | SX130 IS | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX30 IS
SX130 IS | SX30 IS | |||
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Released | August 2010 | September 2010 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX30 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $250 | $400 |