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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 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
  • Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX130 IS versus Casio EX-ZR700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the EX-ZR700 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the EX-ZR700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Casio EX-ZR700

 SX130 IS EX-ZR700 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon SX130 IS

 EX-ZR700 SX130 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 29 months
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-ZR700

 SX130 IS EX-ZR700 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS has physical 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) whilst the Casio EX-ZR700 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Casio EX-ZR700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the EX-ZR700.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and EX-ZR700 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and EX-ZR700.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery (470 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography features
61
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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great battery (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery (470 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging features
29
rather 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)
does not have microphone socket
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-ZR700
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-19 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes 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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 308 grams (0.68 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 470 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $370