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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X20 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
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The SX130 IS was announced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X20 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX130 IS scores vs the Fujifilm X20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Fujifilm X20

 SX130 IS Fujifilm X20 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon SX130 IS

 Fujifilm X20 SX130 IS 
RevealedApril 2013August 2010More modern by 32 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm X20

 SX130 IS Fujifilm X20 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Fujifilm X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS against the Fujifilm X20.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm X20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The SX130 IS uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography features
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than others (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (270 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography factors
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
61
great battery power (270 shots)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (353 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others (353g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISFujifilm X20
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Fujifilm X20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-19 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.8"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/1000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 lb) 353g (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 life - 270 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $500