Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS has outside dimensions 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 S1 has sizing of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS and the Fujifilm S1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S1 is 85 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S1.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S1 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.