Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax RZ10
85 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
34


92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax RZ10 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
- Introduced August 2010
- Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Pentax RZ10
SX130 IS | RZ10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon SX130 IS
RZ10 | SX130 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Pentax RZ10
SX130 IS | RZ10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Pentax 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 |