• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 33.00mm - 396.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 336.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S1500 advantages over Canon SX130 IS

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.4
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    396 mm vs 336 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.4 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon SX130 IS advantages over Fujifilm S1500

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 370 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    45 mm vs 67 mm
    Thinner
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 33 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S1000fd

Fujifilm S1500
Fujifilm S1000fd
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S1000fd

Canon SX130 IS
Fujifilm S1000fd
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S1000fd

Compared to Canon SX110 IS

Fujifilm S1500
Canon SX110 IS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus

Compare Fujifilm S1500 vs Canon SX110 IS

Canon SX130 IS
Canon SX110 IS
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX110 IS

Compared to Sony DSC-H20

Fujifilm S1500
Sony DSC-H20
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Thinner
  • Longer exposure

Compare Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony DSC-H20

Canon SX130 IS
Sony DSC-H20
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less shutter lag
  • Longer exposure

Compare Canon SX130 IS vs Sony DSC-H20

Compared to Canon SX120 IS

Fujifilm S1500
Canon SX120 IS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $215
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus

Compare Fujifilm S1500 vs Canon SX120 IS

Canon SX130 IS
Canon SX120 IS
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels
  • $215
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX120 IS

Compared to Canon SX150 IS

Fujifilm S1500
Canon SX150 IS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm S1500 vs Canon SX150 IS

Canon SX130 IS
Canon SX150 IS
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX150 IS

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