Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 2 months later than the S2500HD which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX130 IS grades against the S2500HD when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2500HD has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the S2500HD.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and S2500HD is 85 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and S2500HD.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration.