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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A150

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX130 IS versus Fujifilm A150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 19 months later than the Fujifilm A150 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX130 IS scores vs the Fujifilm A150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Fujifilm A150

 SX130 IS Fujifilm A150 
ReleasedAugust 2010February 2009Fresher by 19 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Canon SX130 IS

 Fujifilm A150 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm A150

 SX130 IS Fujifilm A150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS has got physical 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 A150 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Fujifilm A150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS versus the Fujifilm A150.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm A150 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm A150.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX130 IS to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX130 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography details
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm A150 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm A150 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm A150 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competition in class (308g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
55
lighter than competition (130g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography info
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
26
good sized screen (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A150 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
25
lighter than competition (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm A150
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISFujifilm FinePix A150
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Fujifilm FinePix A150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-19 2009-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias 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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 grams (0.68 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $130