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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z35

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • New Model is Canon SX150 IS
Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-Z35, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z35 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 6 months later than the EX-Z35 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX130 IS grades versus the EX-Z35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Casio EX-Z35

 SX130 IS EX-Z35 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Canon SX130 IS

 EX-Z35 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-Z35

 SX130 IS EX-Z35 
LaunchedAugust 2010February 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS features external 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-Z35 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the EX-Z35.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and EX-Z35 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and EX-Z35.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography features
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z35
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-Z35
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z35
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-19 2010-02-21
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $99