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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A100 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
  • Released August 2010
  • Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 19 months after the Fujifilm A100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX130 IS matches up against the Fujifilm A100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Fujifilm A100

 SX130 IS Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedAugust 2010February 2009More modern by 19 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon SX130 IS

 Fujifilm A100 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm A100

 SX130 IS Fujifilm A100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS comes with exterior 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) whilst the Fujifilm A100 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS versus the Fujifilm A100.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm A100 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm A100.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX130 IS to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX130 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography factors
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm A100
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
lighter than average in class (124g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition (308 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than average in class (124g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography features
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
25
lighter than average in class (124g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISFujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Fujifilm FinePix A100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-19 2009-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $0