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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(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
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the S1800 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 7 months after the S1800 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX130 IS grades versus the S1800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the FujiFilm S1800

 SX130 IS S1800 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2010More modern by 7 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S1800 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm S1800

 SX130 IS S1800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the FujiFilm S1800 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm S1800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS and the S1800.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and S1800 is 85 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and S1800.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX130 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography advice
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography information
FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography information
61
lighter than competition (308g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography details
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
36
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging features
FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging features
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm S1800
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISFujiFilm FinePix S1800
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS FujiFilm FinePix S1800
Also referred to as - FinePix S1880
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-19 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 gr (0.68 pounds) 337 gr (0.74 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $180