Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced 7 months later than the S2800HD which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX130 IS grades versus the S2800HD with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS has outer 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) while the FujiFilm S2800HD has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the S2800HD.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and S2800HD is 85 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and S2800HD.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S2800HD to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX130 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.