Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm SL240
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Fujifilm SL240
SX130 IS | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon SX130 IS
Fujifilm SL240 | SX130 IS | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 16 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm SL240
SX130 IS | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | |
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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 |