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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-100

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-100 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
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
Casio EX-100
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Casio EX-100

 SX130 IS EX-100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon SX130 IS

 EX-100 SX130 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2010More modern by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-100

 SX130 IS EX-100 
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).

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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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-100 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000s)
high fps (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (390 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-100 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition (308g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
63
great battery life (390 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-100
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-100
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCasio Exilim EX-100
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