Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 3 years before the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the Galaxy Camera with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS vs the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and Galaxy Camera is 85 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.