Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X10

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm X10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX130 IS was launched 23 months earlier than the Fujifilm X10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX130 IS grades versus the Fujifilm X10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Fujifilm X10. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Fujifilm X10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Fujifilm X10 has dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS against the Fujifilm X10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm X10 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm X10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SX130 IS contains the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.