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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Launched August 2010
  • Refreshed by Canon SX150 IS
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 11 months prior to the EX-ZR100 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX130 IS grades versus the EX-ZR100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SX130 IS EX-ZR100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX130 IS

 EX-ZR100 SX130 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2010Newer by 11 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-ZR100

 SX130 IS EX-ZR100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS has external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR100 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the EX-ZR100.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and EX-ZR100 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and EX-ZR100.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
lighter than competition (204g)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308g (0.68 pounds) 204g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $300