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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was launched 19 months after the Fujifilm Z30 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX130 IS grades vs the Fujifilm Z30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Fujifilm Z30

 SX130 IS Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedAugust 2010February 2009More modern by 19 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon SX130 IS

 Fujifilm Z30 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm Z30

 SX130 IS Fujifilm Z30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS provides physical 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) whilst the Fujifilm Z30 has measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS and the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm Z30 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm Z30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX130 IS to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX130 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography highlights
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than competition (110 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography details
61
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-19 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 3s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 ID 2 x AA NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $250 $150