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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax RZ10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 11 months before the RZ10 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the RZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Pentax RZ10

 SX130 IS RZ10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon SX130 IS

 RZ10 SX130 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2010More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Pentax RZ10

 SX130 IS RZ10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax RZ10 in our brand 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 use at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS vs the RZ10.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and RZ10 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and RZ10.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax RZ10 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography advice
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
Pentax RZ10 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography info
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (178 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography info
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography info
61
lighter than others in class (308 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (178 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography information
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography information
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (178 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Pentax RZ10
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-19 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
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 rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 grams (0.68 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 178 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $200