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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm HS10

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS11
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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm HS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the HS10 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX130 IS was introduced 2 months later than the HS10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX130 IS grades vs the HS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the FujiFilm HS10

 SX130 IS HS10 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Canon SX130 IS

 HS10 SX130 IS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm HS10

 SX130 IS HS10 
IntroducedAugust 2010July 2010Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS offers external dimensions 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 FujiFilm HS10 has measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm HS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS against the HS10.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and HS10 is 85 and 60 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and HS10.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX130 IS to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
manual focus
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
FujiFilm HS10 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (666 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm HS10
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography features
FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography features
61
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
45
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (666 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
44
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
23
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (666 grams)
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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm HS10
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISFujiFilm FinePix HS10
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS FujiFilm FinePix HS10
Also called as - FinePix HS11
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-19 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 pounds) 666g (1.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $900