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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm XP80

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Fujifilm XP80 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 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
  • Announced August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP90
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm XP80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX130 IS scores against the Fujifilm XP80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Fujifilm XP80

 SX130 IS Fujifilm XP80 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Canon SX130 IS

 Fujifilm XP80 SX130 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2010Fresher by 53 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm XP80

 SX130 IS Fujifilm XP80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP80 has dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm XP80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS against the Fujifilm XP80.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm XP80 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm XP80.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP80 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm XP80 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP80
61
lighter than competition (308 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
65
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm XP80
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISFujifilm XP80
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Fujifilm XP80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-08-19 2015-01-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 210 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $149