Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S4800

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX130 IS versus Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S4800 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX130 IS scores versus the Fujifilm S4800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4800 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

See the Canon SX130 IS versus Fujifilm S4800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS against the Fujifilm S4800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S4800 is 85 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S4800.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S4800 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.