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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FS10

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 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
  • Announced August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX130 IS versus Casio EX-FS10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and EX-FS10 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 20 months after the EX-FS10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX130 IS scores against the EX-FS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Casio EX-FS10

 SX130 IS EX-FS10 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2009Newer by 20 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Canon SX130 IS

 EX-FS10 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-FS10

 SX130 IS EX-FS10 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS has outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Casio EX-FS10 has proportions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Canon SX130 IS versus Casio EX-FS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS against the EX-FS10.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and EX-FS10 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and EX-FS10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX130 IS to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger SX130 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-FS10 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-FS10
61
lighter than competition (308 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography advice
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
26
focusing manually
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-FS10
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCasio Exilim EX-FS10
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Casio Exilim EX-FS10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-7.1
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
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 x 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $200