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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

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Pros

  • The night photograph was very good
  • Center sharpness is very good
  • excellent--bright

Cons

  • Availability is dependent on zoom position
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Does the Canon SX130 IS have Weather Sealing

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 3.4
  • Single Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

Pros

  • The night photograph was very good
  • Center sharpness is very good
  • excellent--bright
  • vivid
  • and fairly accurate in
  • a good price and excellent photo quality
  • Exposure and white balance are very good

Cons

  • Availability is dependent on zoom position
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Does the Canon SX130 IS have Weather Sealing
  • Canon SX130 IS is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • a little too easy to inadvertently change the wrong setting
  • images are a little soft at the default sharpening setting
  • Closing it is a little awkward
  • blurring of detail and slight colour desaturation
  • no dedicated button to activate the video feature
  • cameras produce a lot of fringing
  • Slow shooting performance

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x2248
  • 2816x2112
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
ProcessorDIGIC 4
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom12.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.4
Maximum aperture3.4
Focal length equiv28 - 336
Focus adjustmentAuto
Brightness adjustmentyes
AutofocusSingle Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
  • Program
  • Scene
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.0
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Pre-flash
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive1.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Fireworks
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneno
Microphone typeStereo
Audio systemStereo
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Dimensions
Weight10.86 oz
Width4.46 in
Height2.88 in
Depth1.8 in
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Power
Power source type
  • AC
  • Battery
Battery life (CIPA)370
Battery life (max)9.0 h
Battery technologyAlkaline
Rechargeable batteryno
Number of batteries supported2
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CZE
  • ENG
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • NOR
  • POL
  • RUS
  • SWE
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsEXIF
Photo effects
  • Neutral
  • Positive film
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsH.264
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage4000.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MMC
  • MMC Plus
  • HC MMC Plus
Camera file systemExif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIno
HDMI ports quantity1
USB connector typeMini-USB B
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Canon - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.7
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Published: 03.12.2010
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Read the in depth Review of Canon SX130 IS - Powerful zoom, compact chassis and a decent performer Digital Cameras. Know detailed info about Canon SX130 IS - Powerful zoom, compact chassis and a decent performer configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Review : Canon PowerShot SX130is
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Review : Canon PowerShot SX130is

<b>Canon</b> has two ranges of small <b>cameras</b>, the Ixus very much a pocket offering and the <b>PowerShot</b> slightly larger and using %C2%91AA%C2%92 batteries rather than the solid rechargable type. This in itself makes the overall camera larger and heavier.

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Published: 09.12.2010
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS review
4.0

An affordable compact ultra-zoom camera that delivers the goods – as long as you can put up with the bulky design and AA batteries.

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Published: 17.02.2012
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
4.3

A versatile digicam with a 12x optical zoom lens, easy and advanced shooting modes and 720p HD video recording with stereo sound. The PowerShot SX130 IS replaces the PowerShot SX120 IS, providing the expected wide range of shooting modes, a stabilised zoom lens and support for AA batteries in an affordable body. The sensor is slightly larger in the SX130 IS and its resolution is increased to 12.1 megapixels. The zoom range is also extended from 10x to 12x, mainly at the wide-angle end and covers focal lengths equivalent to 28-336mm in 35mm format.

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Published: 12.11.2010
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4.0

Expert review of the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS camera with sample photos, test shots, videos and more...

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Published: 12.11.2010
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The new Canon PowerShot SX130 IS is one of the most affordable travel-zoom cameras around. For less than £200 / $250, the Canon SX130 offers a 12x optical zoom lens, 12 megapixels, 3 inch LCD screen, 720p movies and fast DIGIC 4 processor. Aimed at both the family market, with Easy and Smart Auto modes, and enthusiasts, with a full range of manual controls, read our in-depth Canon PowerShot SX130 IS review.

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Published: 14.12.2011
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Published: 18.02.2011
Canon SX130 IS Review
4.0

Canon SX130 IS review, find out how the SX130 IS stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Published: 27.10.2010
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Published: 19.08.2010
Canon SX130 IS Review | Camera Decision
1.8

Canon SX130 IS is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-336 mm F3.4-5.6 lens. Read our SX130 IS review to find its pros and cons.

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Review posted 10/05/2010Quick Take Pros Excellent image quality 12x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilization is easy for handheld shooting 720p HD video captures excellent videos with stereo sound Smart auto allows anyone to operate it Full Manual mode for