Fujifilm XQ1 vs Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Fujifilm XQ1

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm XQ1 and the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS, 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.

      Fujifilm XQ1 was introduced in November 2013 and Canon PowerShot SX130 IS was introduced in August 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm XQ1 Highlights

      • 12 MP 2/3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 12.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm XQ1
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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 Fujifilm XQ1 and Canon PowerShot SX130 IS.

      PROS

      Fujifilm XQ1

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   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

      CONS

      Fujifilm XQ1

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   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


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

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm XQ1

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Fujifilm XQ1

      Fujifilm XQ1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm XQ1 over Canon PowerShot SX130 IS.

      Fujifilm XQ1 vs Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
      Larger Sensor 2/3-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 1,600
      RAW Support vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.8 vs f/3.4
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.9 vs f/5.6
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2500 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output Micro vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) vs 308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz)

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      Fujifilm XQ2
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon Z5
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Nikon Z7 II
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon ELPH 115 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Canon SX240 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm X20
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Olympus VR-320
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon SX280 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Olympus TG-5
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Canon SX130 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX130 IS over Fujifilm XQ1.

      Fujifilm XQ1 vs Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Reachs More Telephoto 100 mm vs 336 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 4x vs 12x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 1 cm
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Internal Storage 66 MB vs 128 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Canon PowerShot SX130 IS.

      Canon SX120 IS
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.0 MP

      Canon SX150 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon SX160 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon SX170 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony RX100
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon SD1300 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony TX1
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      1/2.4-inch

      10.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Fujifilm XP10
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon L32
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      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 Fujifilm XQ1 Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz)
        Internal Storage66 MB128 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm XQ1 Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
        Small Sensor2/3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm XQ1 and Canon PowerShot SX130 IS have 3.0" Fixed screens with 920k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm XQ1 features a 12 megapixel 2/3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 8.8 x 6.6 mm and a total area of 58.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800. 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 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm XQ1 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1864, 2816 x 1584, , 2112 x 2112, 2048 x x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. 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.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm XQ1

      Fujifilm XQ1 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Fujifilm XQ1 comes with NP-48 battery pack with battery life of 240 shots and Canon PowerShot SX130 IS comes with 2 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm XQ1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm XQ1, and up to 1/2500 sec on Canon PowerShot SX130 IS. Fujifilm XQ1 can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps. Canon PowerShot SX130 IS can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.40 m at Auto ISO on Fujifilm XQ1 and 3.00 m on Canon PowerShot SX130 IS..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm XQ1 body has dimensions of 100 x 59 x 33 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.3") and Canon PowerShot SX130 IS body has dimensions of 113 x 73 x 46 mm (4.45 x 2.87 x 1.81"). Fujifilm XQ1 weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) and Canon PowerShot SX130 IS weighs 308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz).

      Fujifilm XQ1

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      100 mm

      59 mm

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      113 mm

      73 mm

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      59 mm

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      33 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm XQ1 and Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      Fujifilm XQ1 and Canon PowerShot SX130 IS 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

      Fujifilm XQ1

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm XQ1

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      GOOD
      72
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm XQ1

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm XQ1

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      GOOD
      75
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm XQ1

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)
      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)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm XQ1

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      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)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm XQ1 and Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and give them scores of 64 and 48 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.


      Fujifilm XQ1

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      OVERALL
      64
      OVERALL
      48

      Sensor

      Fujifilm XQ1

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm XQ1

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      GOOD
      70
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      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

      Video

      Fujifilm XQ1

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm XQ1

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm XQ1

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm XQ1

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      GOOD
      73
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   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

      Fujifilm XQ1

      Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      47
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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