Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the EX-ZR800 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX130 IS scores vs the EX-ZR800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR800. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS provides exterior dimensions 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-ZR800 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the EX-ZR800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and EX-ZR800 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and EX-ZR800.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR800 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.