Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z550
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Casio EX-Z550
SX130 IS | EX-Z550 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 8 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SX130 IS
EX-Z550 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-Z550
SX130 IS | EX-Z550 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | |
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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 |