Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm XP10

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm XP10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the XP10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 7 months later than the XP10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the XP10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and FujiFilm FinePix XP10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and FujiFilm XP10 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS provides outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the FujiFilm XP10 has sizing of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS versus the XP10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and XP10 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and XP10.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SX130 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.