Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z29

Here is a thorough review of the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-Z29, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is fairly similar but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX130 IS was introduced 18 months later than the EX-Z29 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX130 IS scores vs the EX-Z29 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS features outer measurements 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-Z29 has measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-Z29 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS vs the EX-Z29.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and EX-Z29 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and EX-Z29.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX130 IS using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon SX130 IS will offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX130 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.