Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX50 HS

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX50 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the SX50 HS (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the SX50 HS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX130 IS scores vs the SX50 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Canon SX50 HS Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS has outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Canon SX50 HS has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX50 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS versus the SX50 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and SX50 HS is 85 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and SX50 HS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.