Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Following is a complete overview of the Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was revealed 20 months after the Fujifilm S8100fd which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX130 IS scores versus the Fujifilm S8100fd with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The full galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS comes with 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 S8100fd has measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 85 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX130 IS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger SX130 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.