Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S4200

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced 16 months before the Fujifilm S4200 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm S4200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS and the Fujifilm S4200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S4200 is 85 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S4200.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S4200 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.