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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm T500 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
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 3 years prior to the Fujifilm T500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX130 IS grades vs the Fujifilm T500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Fujifilm T500

 SX130 IS Fujifilm T500 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SX130 IS

 Fujifilm T500 SX130 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm T500

 SX130 IS Fujifilm T500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS comes with outer 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 T500 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm T500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the Fujifilm T500.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm T500 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm T500.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm T500 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography advice
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm T500
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
61
lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
76
lighter than competition (136g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
35
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (136g)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Fujifilm FinePix T500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-19 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $0