Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST65

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Samsung ST65, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 5 months prior to the ST65 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX130 IS grades vs the ST65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Samsung ST65. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS has got external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS vs the ST65.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and ST65 is 85 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and ST65.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST65 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.