Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S9800

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was revealed 5 years before the Fujifilm S9800 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX130 IS scores against the Fujifilm S9800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Fujifilm S9800. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S9800 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS features outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9800 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm S9800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the Fujifilm S9800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S9800 is 85 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S9800.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9800 to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.