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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S5

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S5 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
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 20 months after the EX-S5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the EX-S5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Casio EX-S5

 SX130 IS EX-S5 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2009Newer by 20 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Canon SX130 IS

 EX-S5 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-S5

 SX130 IS EX-S5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS has got outside 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) while the Casio EX-S5 has sizing of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS versus the EX-S5.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and EX-S5 is 85 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and EX-S5.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX130 IS to give you greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SX130 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-S5 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-S5 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-S5 Travel photography factors
61
lighter than competition (308 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
53
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-S5 Vlogging info
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-S5
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCasio Exilim EX-S5
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Casio Exilim EX-S5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lbs) 100 gr (0.22 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $130