Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-100
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-100 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
- Introduced August 2010
- Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced February 2014

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-100 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is very well matched but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

The SX130 IS was released 4 years before the EX-100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX130 IS scores versus the EX-100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Casio Exilim EX-100. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Casio EX-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Casio EX-100
SX130 IS | EX-100 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon SX130 IS
EX-100 | SX130 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 42 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-100
SX130 IS | EX-100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Casio EX-100 has sizing of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the EX-100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and EX-100 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and EX-100.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The SX130 IS contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Casio Exilim EX-100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Casio Exilim EX-100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-08-19 | 2014-02-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Super Clear LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/20000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 30.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 6.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 308 grams (0.68 lbs) | 389 grams (0.86 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
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 life | - | 390 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $250 | $572 |