Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax VS20

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was revealed 17 months earlier than the VS20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS offers exterior 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) whilst the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS and the VS20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and VS20 is 85 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and VS20.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax VS20 to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.