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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-H15 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
  • Announced August 2010
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-H15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 8 months later than the EX-H15 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX130 IS grades against the EX-H15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Casio EX-H15

 SX130 IS EX-H15 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SX130 IS

 EX-H15 SX130 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-H15

 SX130 IS EX-H15 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H15 has proportions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the EX-H15.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and EX-H15 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and EX-H15.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-H15 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SX130 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography information
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-H15 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-H15 Travel photography details
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-H15 Vlogging highlights
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCasio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Casio Exilim EX-H15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-19 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 pounds) 161 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model 2 x AA NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $300