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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • New Model is Canon SX150 IS
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-Z550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX130 IS was revealed 8 months after the EX-Z550 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX130 IS scores against the EX-Z550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Casio EX-Z550

 SX130 IS EX-Z550 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 8 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SX130 IS

 EX-Z550 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-Z550

 SX130 IS EX-Z550 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS has got external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has sizing of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-Z550 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 vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the EX-Z550.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and EX-Z550 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and EX-Z550.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-Z550 to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SX130 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-19 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308g (0.68 lbs) 143g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $250 $149