Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm S5 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The SX130 IS was brought out 3 years after the Fujifilm S5 Pro which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX130 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S5 Pro for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outer measurements 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 S5 Pro has sizing of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm S5 Pro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS against the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 85 and 55 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX130 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX130 IS will resolve more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX130 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.