Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm XP130

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX20 IS versus Fujifilm XP130, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was introduced 8 years before the Fujifilm XP130 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX20 IS grades against the Fujifilm XP130 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Fujifilm FinePix XP130. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XP130 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS offers physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP130 has sizing of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Canon SX20 IS versus Fujifilm XP130 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX20 IS and the Fujifilm XP130.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm XP130 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm XP130.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm XP130 to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.