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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX40 HS

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX40 HS 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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX50 HS
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX40 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Canon. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the SX40 HS (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 13 months earlier than the SX40 HS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX130 IS scores versus the SX40 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon SX40 HS

 SX130 IS SX40 HS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Canon SX130 IS

 SX40 HS SX130 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2011August 2010More recent by 13 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX40 HS

 SX130 IS SX40 HS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS features outer measurements 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 SX40 HS has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX40 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the SX40 HS.

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX40 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and SX40 HS is 85 and 64 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX40 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and SX40 HS.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX40 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX40 HS as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX40 HS as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (600 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX40 HS
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (380 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
Canon SX40 HS Travel photography advice
61
lighter than average (308 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
55
great battery pack (380 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (600 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX40 HS
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
38
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (380 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX40 HS as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
57
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
missing mic port
heavier than average in class (600g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX40 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCanon PowerShot SX40 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-19 2011-09-15
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - PureColor II VA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, 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 gr (0.68 pounds) 600 gr (1.32 pounds)
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 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 - 380 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-10L
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 $330