Canon PowerShot SX130 IS vs Fujifilm FinePix XP10

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and the Fujifilm FinePix XP10, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS was introduced in August 2010 and Fujifilm FinePix XP10 was introduced in February 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix XP10 Highlights

      • 12.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Fujifilm FinePix XP10.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix XP10

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix XP10

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix XP10

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX130 IS over Fujifilm FinePix XP10.

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS vs Fujifilm FinePix XP10
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 36 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 336 mm vs 180 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 12x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.4 vs f/4.0
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 9 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 15 sec vs 1/4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2500 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps vs 0.6 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Internal Storage 128 MB vs 13 MB
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix XP10

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP10 over Canon PowerShot SX130 IS.

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS vs Fujifilm FinePix XP10
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 12.2 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 64
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/4.8
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Lighter 308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz) vs 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP10
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8064
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz)135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
        Internal Storage128 MB13 MB
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP10
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2500 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.0 fps0.6 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix XP10 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600. Fujifilm FinePix XP10 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2248, 2816 x 2112, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 with 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix XP10 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2248, 3984 x 2656, 2816 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS comes with 2 x AA battery pack and Fujifilm FinePix XP10 comes with NP-45A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card slot. Fujifilm FinePix XP10 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2500 sec on Canon PowerShot SX130 IS, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix XP10. Canon PowerShot SX130 IS can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix XP10 can shoot continuously up to 0.6 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.00 m on Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and 3.10 m on Fujifilm FinePix XP10..

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS body has dimensions of 113 x 73 x 46 mm (4.45 x 2.87 x 1.81") and Fujifilm FinePix XP10 body has dimensions of 96 x 64 x 23 mm (3.78 x 2.52 x 0.91"). Canon PowerShot SX130 IS weighs 308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix XP10 weighs 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz).

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix XP10

      113 mm

      73 mm

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      96 mm

      64 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Fujifilm FinePix XP10

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Fujifilm FinePix XP10 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix XP10

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix XP10

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      43
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix XP10

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix XP10

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix XP10

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix XP10

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Fujifilm FinePix XP10 and give them scores of 48 and 45 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix XP10

      OVERALL
      48
      OVERALL
      45

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix XP10

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix XP10

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      27
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix XP10

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix XP10

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix XP10

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix XP10

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix XP10

      POOR
      47
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      GOOD
      83
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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