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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 16 months before the Fujifilm SL240 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm SL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Fujifilm SL240

 SX130 IS Fujifilm SL240 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon SX130 IS

 Fujifilm SL240 SX130 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2010Newer by 16 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm SL240

 SX130 IS Fujifilm SL240 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS has external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL240 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the Fujifilm SL240.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm SL240 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm SL240.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm SL240 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL240
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography features
61
lighter than average in class (308g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (510 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography info
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm SL240
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (510g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm SL240
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-19 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 lbs) 510g (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $280