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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • New Model is Canon SX150 IS
Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2009
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-FC150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the EX-FC150 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 10 months later than the EX-FC150 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX130 IS scores vs the EX-FC150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Casio EX-FC150

 SX130 IS EX-FC150 
IntroducedAugust 2010November 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SX130 IS

 EX-FC150 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-FC150

 SX130 IS EX-FC150 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS comes with physical 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) whilst the Casio EX-FC150 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX130 IS versus the EX-FC150.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and EX-FC150 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and EX-FC150.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX130 IS to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX130 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography details
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-FC150 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than others in class (308g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging information
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2009-11-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 40.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.68 lb) 173 gr (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $250 $350