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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Released August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X20
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm X30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is relatively close but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 5 years prior to the Fujifilm X30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX130 IS scores versus the Fujifilm X30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Fujifilm X30

 SX130 IS Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon SX130 IS

 Fujifilm X30 SX130 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2014August 2010More modern by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm X30

 SX130 IS Fujifilm X30 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS offers outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X30 has specifications of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm X30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS vs the Fujifilm X30.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm X30 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm X30.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SX130 IS comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged SX130 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography info
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
manual focus
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm X30 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (423g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
62
better than average battery life (470 shots)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (423g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
58
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
34
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (423g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm X30
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISFujifilm X30
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Fujifilm X30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-19 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 lbs) 423g (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 470 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $499