Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax P80
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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched August 2009

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax P80 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX130 IS versus Pentax P80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was manufactured 13 months later than the P80 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX130 IS scores versus the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax P80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Pentax Optio P80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Pentax P80
SX130 IS | P80 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Canon SX130 IS
P80 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Pentax P80
SX130 IS | P80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Canon SX130 IS versus Pentax P80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS vs the P80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and P80 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and P80.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX130 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Pentax Optio P80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-08-19 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308 grams (0.68 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 ID | 2 x AA | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $250 | $200 |