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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 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
  • Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Fujifilm Z35

 SX130 IS Fujifilm Z35 
IntroducedAugust 2010July 2009Fresher by 14 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon SX130 IS

 Fujifilm Z35 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm Z35

 SX130 IS Fujifilm Z35 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

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

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm Z35 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography info
61
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than competition (125g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging information
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm Z35
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISFujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 3s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 grams (0.68 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $250 $130