Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z35

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z35, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 14 months later than the Fujifilm Z35 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX130 IS matches up against the Fujifilm Z35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Z35. The full galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Fujifilm Z35 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS has 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) and the Fujifilm Z35 has sizing of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS vs the Fujifilm Z35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm Z35 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm Z35.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX130 IS to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX130 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.