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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro 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
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Released August 2000
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S2 Pro
Photography Glossary

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The SX130 IS was launched 10 years after the Fujifilm S1 Pro which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX130 IS scores versus the Fujifilm S1 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 SX130 IS Fujifilm S1 Pro 
ReleasedAugust 2010August 2000Newer by 123 months
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution230k200kCrisper display (+30k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Canon SX130 IS

 Fujifilm S1 Pro SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 SX130 IS Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS features physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 Pro has measurements of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX130 IS versus the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 85 and 56 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX130 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX130 IS will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX130 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (820 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography information
61
lighter than average (308g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
46
lighter than average in class (820g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (3MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography highlights
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
9
no video shooting
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISFujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Released 2010-08-19 2000-08-08
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3040 x 2016
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 320
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 200 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/125 secs
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 lb) 820g (1.81 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $2,000