Compare Canon Powershot SX120IS vs Canon SX130IS (New)

Canon has launched its next version of the Powershot model CanonSX130IS. This can be considered a successor to Canon Powershot SX120IS. The new model has a 12x optical zoom and 12 MegaPixel resolution compared to the older SX120 with a 10 mega pixel resolution and 10x optical zoom. The new version has HD video recording capability shooting at 1280 x 720 resolution. The 12 Megapixel camera can shoot at approximately 4000 x 3000 pixels and 4000 x 2248 in widescreen mode.

The ISO3200 Mode is missing from Canon SX130IS.

Full comparison between SX130IS vs SX120IS

Specification
Model PowerShot SX130 IS PowerShot SX120 IS
Photos Canon Powershot SX130IS vs Canon Powershot SX120IS Canon Powershot SX130IS vs Canon Powershot SX120IS
Recommended Retail Price * Street price varies INR 14,995.00 (USD 230) INR 12,995.00 (USD 190)
Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 Million pixels Approx 10.0 Million pixels
Startup Time Not Applicable Not Applicable
Total Pixels Approx. 12.1 Million pixels Approx 10.0 Million pixels
Effective ISO Auto, ISO 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 Auto, ISO 80/ 100/ 200/ 400/ 800/ 1600
Max. Resolution (still images) Large: 4000 x 3000, Widescreen: 4000 x 2248 Large:3648x2736; Widescreen:3648x2048
JPEG Compression Mode (Still Image) Not Applicable Not Applicable
Optical Zoom / Digital Zoom Still images / Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to approx. 48x in combination with the optical zoom), Safety Zoom, Digital Tele-converter Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to approx. 40x in combination with the optical zoom), Safety Zoom, Digital Tele-converter
Movie Mode Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap: 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), Miniature Effect: 1280 x 720 (Shooting: 6fps / 3fps / 1.5fps, Playback 30fps) 640 x 480 (30fps/30fps LP), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent) 12x Zoom: 28 (W) - 336 (T)mm 10x zoom: 36(W) - 360(T) mm
Closest Focus Distance 1 - 50cm (W) (0.4in. - 1.6ft. (W)) 1 – 50cm (W) (0.4in. – 1.6ft.) (W)
Recording Capacity (no. of images)

The data is measured under Canon's testing standard AND may vary depending ON the scene, subjects OR camera settings
Alkaline: Approx. 130 images
NiMH: Approx. 370 images
Not Applicable
Memory Card TYPE SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card
Shooting Modes M, Av, Tv, P, Auto, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, SCN, Movie M, Av, Tv, P, Auto, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, SCN(Sunset, Night Scene, Fireworks, Beach, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow, ISO 3200), Movie
Photo Effects Not Applicable Not Applicable
Continuous Shooting Speed Approx. 1.0shots/sec. (In P mode) (approx. 3.0 shots/sec in Low Light) Approx. 1.3 shots/sec.
Shutter Speed Range 1 - 1/2500sec.
15 - 1/2500sec. (Total shutter speed range.)
15 – 1/2500 sec.
Metering Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Metering Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
LCD Monitor 3.0-inch type, TFT colour LCD with wide viewing angle (Effective dots: Approx. 230,000 dots) 3.0-inch type, color LCD with wide viewing angle (Effective dots: Approx 230,000 dots)
Viewfinder TYPE Not Applicable Not Applicable
Dioptre Correction Not Applicable Not Applicable
Coverage Vertical/ Horizontal Not Applicable Not Applicable
Eyepoint Not Applicable Not Applicable
Mirror Not Applicable Not Applicable
Viewfinder Information Not Applicable Not Applicable
Coverage Not Applicable Not Applicable
Flash Modes Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Brightness Brightness adjustment (5 levels) Brightness adjustment (5 levels)
CONNECTION TO Computer Hi-Speed USB, Analog audio output (stereo), Analog video output (NTSC / PAL) Digital input/output (Hi-Speed USB* (MTP, PTP supported))
Hotshoe PC Terminal Not Applicable Not Applicable
Dimensions (W x H x D) Excl. Protrusions 113.3 x 73.2 x 45.8mm (4.46 x 2.88 x 1.80in.) CIPA Compliant 110.6 x 70.4 x 44.7 mm (4.35 x 2.77 x 1.76 in.)
X-sync Not Applicable Not Applicable
Playback Zoom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Direct printing without a computer Not Applicable Not Applicable
Optional CASE Not Applicable Not Applicable
Weight (Body ONLY) Approx. 260g (9.17oz.) Approx. 245g (8.64oz.)
Standard Power Supply 2 AA Alkaline batteries (2x AA NiMH batteries NB-3AH) 2 AA Alkaline batteries; 2 AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (NB4-300/NB4-200)
AF System Points Face Detect, Center Face Detect, Center
Optional Power AC Adapter Kit ACK800 AC Adapter Kit ACK800
Cartridges Not Applicable Not Applicable
Low pass filter Not Applicable Not Applicable
Colour filter TYPE Not Applicable Not Applicable
Processor TYPE DIGIC 4 DIGIC 4
AF modes Single (Continuous in Auto mode), Continuous, Servo AF (Servo AE), Manual Focus Single, continuous, Manual Focus
AF point selection Not Applicable Not Applicable
Selected AF point Display Not Applicable Not Applicable
Predictive AF Not Applicable Not Applicable
AF lock Not Applicable Not Applicable
AF assist beam Not Applicable Not Applicable
Manual Focus Yes Yes
AE Lock Not Applicable Not Applicable
Exposure Compensation Not Applicable Not Applicable
AEB Not Applicable Not Applicable
Shutter Not Applicable Not Applicable
Speed 1 - 1/2500sec.
15 - 1/2500sec. (Total shutter speed range.)
1 – 1/2500 sec.; 15 – 1/2500 sec. (Total shutter speed range.)
Shutter Release Not Applicable Not Applicable
White Balance TYPE Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
White Balance Settings Not Applicable Not Applicable
Built IN flash range 50cm - 3.0m (W), 1.0 - 2.0m (T)
(1.6 - 9.8ft. (W), 3.3 - 6.6ft. (T))
50cm – 4.0m (W) , 1.0 - 2.5m (T)(1.6 – 13ft. (W), 3.3 – 8.2ft. (T))
WB Bracketing Not Applicable Not Applicable
Red Eye Reduction Not Applicable Not Applicable
Flash Exposure Compensation Not Applicable Not Applicable
Flash Exposure Bracketing Not Applicable Not Applicable
SECOND Curtain Synchronisation Not Applicable Not Applicable
Guide NUMBER ISO 100 metres Not Applicable Not Applicable
Continuous Shooting Approx. 1.0shots/sec. (In P mode) (approx. 3.0 shots/sec in Low Light) Approx. 1.3 shots/sec.
Intervalometer Not Applicable Not Applicable
Image SIZE Large: 4000 x 3000, Medium 1: 2816 x 2112, Medium 2: 1600 x 1200, Small: 640 x 480, Widescreen: 4000 x 2248, Fixed to 1600 x 1200 when in Low Light (L) 3648x2736, (M1) 2816x2112, (M2) 2272x1704, (M3) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (WS) 3648x2048
Movies Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap: 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), Miniature Effect: 1280 x 720 (Shooting: 6fps / 3fps / 1.5fps, Playback 30fps) 640 x 480 (30fps/30fps LP), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Movie LENGTH Not Applicable Not Applicable
Still Image Format Exif 2.3 (JPEG) Exif 2.2 (JPEG)

To summarize the Canon sx130IS is a newer improved version of the older model Canon sx120IS.

:) 12 Oct, 2010
Comments (3)
  • The canon image processor is

    The canon image processor is much better at color balance and overall image capture than the FZ35 - images are brighter and so capture more details otherwise lost in shadow or just a tendency the FZ35 has towards gray-scale processing in order to get the excellent sharpness the FZ35 is known for.

    By Ceska on 05 Jul, 2011
  • Canon SX130 OR Canon SX120

    After reading all the reviews about SX130, I bought this one for 12.6K. The camera photo clarity is very good and HD video quatlity is awsome with stereo sound but its not full HD compare to Nikon S8100. However the manual options and menu given in camera are good for proff photographers and as well as beginners.
    I will rate 8 out of 10 in terms of price, feature and quality. Cheers!!!

    By Prakash on 05 Mar, 2011
  • Canon SX130 OR Canon SX120

    what all this new camera is good for and where all it lacks in practical scenarios. I too am gonna buy the same thing soon, so just want to know your experience.

    By Vivek on 28 Nov, 2010
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