Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX130 IS versus Fujifilm F660EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") possess different sensor size.

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The SX130 IS was launched 16 months prior to the Fujifilm F660EXR making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm F660EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys external 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) and the Fujifilm F660EXR has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX130 IS versus Fujifilm F660EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS and the Fujifilm F660EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR is 85 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX130 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm F660EXR will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.