Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 3 years before the Fujifilm SL1000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX130 IS matches up against the Fujifilm SL1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL1000 has measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm SL1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX130 IS versus the Fujifilm SL1000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 85 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm SL1000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm SL1000 to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.