Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX600 HS
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX600 HS 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
- Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Updated by Canon SX610 HS
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Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX600 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX130 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the SX600 HS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX130 IS matches up against the SX600 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Canon SX600 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon SX600 HS
| SX130 IS | SX600 HS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon SX130 IS
| SX600 HS | SX130 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | August 2010 | More recent by 41 months |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX600 HS
| SX130 IS | SX600 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS provides external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Canon SX600 HS has sizing of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX600 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX130 IS versus the SX600 HS.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and SX600 HS is 85 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and SX600 HS.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX600 HS to give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-08-19 | 2014-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.8-6.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | PureColor II G (TFT) |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1280 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 lb) | 188 gr (0.41 lb) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 290 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NB-6LH |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $250 | $249 |
