Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

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    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
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    Overview

    Canon PowerShot SX130 IS was announced in 2010 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 12.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 1,600. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Canon PowerShot SX130 IS can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Successor
    4. Screen
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Canon PowerShot SX1xx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Canon PowerShot SX1xx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Canon SX170 IS
    Compare
    		August
    2013    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon SX160 IS
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    		June
    2013    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon SX150 IS
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    		May
    2012    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
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    2010    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon SX120 IS
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    		August
    2009    		 10.0 MP
    1/2.5-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon PowerShot SX170 IS vs PowerShot SX160 IS vs PowerShot SX150 IS vs PowerShot SX130 IS vs PowerShot SX120 IS.

    Pros and Cons

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

    PROS

    •   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

    •   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

    •   Screen Size - 3.0"

    Successor

    In 2012 Canon PowerShot SX130 IS was replaced by Canon PowerShot SX150 IS. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and its successor.

    UPGRADES Canon PowerShot SX150 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
    Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4000 x 3000
    Multi Area Autofocus vs
    Center Autofocus vs
    Tracking Autofocus vs
    Face Detection vs
    Lighter 306 g (0.67 lb / 10.79 oz) vs 308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz)
    DOWNGRADES Canon PowerShot SX150 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
    Lower Max Continuous Shooting 0.9 fps vs 1.0 fps

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon PowerShot SX130 IS vs PowerShot SX150 IS.

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    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.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions 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 camera has an image stabilization.

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

    Canon SX150 IS
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.1 MP

    Canon SX120 IS
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    1/2.5-inch

    10.0 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

    Fujifilm XQ1
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    2/3-inch

    12 MP

    Canon SD1300 IS
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.1 MP

    Sony TX1
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    1/2.4-inch

    10.2 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Canon R50
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon 70D
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Samsung TL500
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    1/1.7-inch

    10 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Canon PowerShot SX130 IS comes with 2 x AA battery pack.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 128 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Canon PowerShot SX130 IS's shutter speed can go up to 1/2500 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


    Flash

    Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.00 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has dimensions of 113 x 73 x 46 mm (4.45 x 2.87 x 1.81"). It weighs 308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    113 mm (4.45")

    73 mm (2.87")

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    73 mm (2.87")

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    46 mm (1.81")

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    Canon PowerShot SX130 IS dimensions

    Canon PowerShot SX130 IS for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Canon PowerShot SX130 IS is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
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    Canon PowerShot SX130 IS gets a score of 47 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

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

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
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    Canon PowerShot SX130 IS gets a score of 55 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   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

    AVERAGE
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    Canon PowerShot SX130 IS gets a score of 61 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   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

    AVERAGE
    61

    Canon PowerShot SX130 IS gets a score of 61 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   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

    GOOD
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    Canon PowerShot SX130 IS gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   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

    EXCELLENT
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    Canon PowerShot SX130 IS gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   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)

    Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Evaluation

    We evaluate Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and give score of 48 out of 100. 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.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
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    We give Canon PowerShot SX130 IS a score of 45 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
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    We give Canon PowerShot SX130 IS a score of 59 for Photo parameters.

    •   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

    POOR
    43

    We give Canon PowerShot SX130 IS a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Canon PowerShot SX130 IS a score of 55 for Focusing parameters.

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

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
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    We give Canon PowerShot SX130 IS a score of 52 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    BAD
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    We give Canon PowerShot SX130 IS a score of 36 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   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

    POOR
    47

    We give Canon PowerShot SX130 IS a score of 47 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


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