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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced March 2013
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8400W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX130 IS grades against the Fujifilm S8400W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Fujifilm S8400W

 SX130 IS Fujifilm S8400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Canon SX130 IS

 Fujifilm S8400W SX130 IS 
IntroducedMarch 2013August 2010More recent by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm S8400W

 SX130 IS Fujifilm S8400W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS has external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8400W has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm S8400W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS against the Fujifilm S8400W.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S8400W is 85 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S8400W to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography info
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm S8400W Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography info
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1056mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (670g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8400W
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging info
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (670g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm S8400W
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISFujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-19 2013-03-22
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $300