Canon SX130 IS vs Canon XC10

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX130 IS vs Canon XC10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the XC10 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and XC10 (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX130 IS was revealed 5 years earlier than the XC10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX130 IS grades vs the XC10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Canon XC10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Canon XC10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS features outside measurements 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 XC10 has specifications of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Canon XC10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS vs the XC10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and XC10 is 85 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and XC10.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX130 IS includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF harder. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.