Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX130 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX130 IS scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS has got outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX130 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.