Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung GX-1S

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung GX-1S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX130 IS was brought out 4 years after the GX-1S which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX130 IS grades against the GX-1S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS provides external 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) while the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS and the GX-1S.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and GX-1S is 85 and 68 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and GX-1S.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX130 IS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon SX130 IS will offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX130 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.