Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S1500

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was launched 19 months later than the Fujifilm S1500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX130 IS scores vs the Fujifilm S1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS features physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has specifications of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS vs the Fujifilm S1500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S1500 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S1500.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX130 IS to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX130 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.