Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S8500

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced 3 years before the Fujifilm S8500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX130 IS grades against the Fujifilm S8500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS features 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 S8500 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the Fujifilm S8500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S8500 is 85 and 61 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8500 to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.