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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
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Canon SX120 IS
SX120 IS vs SX130 IS
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Successor: |
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Canon SX150 IS
SX130 IS vs SX150 IS
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Model Number: |
840 |
SX130 IS |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact |
Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$249.99 |
$249.99 |
Street Price: |
$173.11 |
$149.00 |
Date Available: |
2008-01-31 |
2010-08-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
No |
Yes |
Weight: |
4.6 oz
(130 g)
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11.1 oz
(314 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
3.8 x
2.2 x
0.9 in.
(96 x
57 x
24 mm)
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4.5 x
2.9 x
1.8 in.
(113 x
73 x
46 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
8.0 |
12.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.35 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
27.2556mm2 (6.03mm x 4.52mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.86 microns |
1.54 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: |
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RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
3248 x 2436
(7.9 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 2304 x 1728
(4.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1280 x 960
(1.2 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 2816 x 2112
(5.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
1.0 |
1.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30)
640x480 (15)
320x240 (30)
320x240 (15)
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1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI Motion JPEG |
MOV (video: H.264, audio:PCM) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
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Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
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No |
HD Video Connection: |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Olympus lens |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
36 -
180mm
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28 -
336mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
6.4 -
32mm
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5 -
60mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
5.00x |
12.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.3 (wide) / f/5.0 (tele) - ??? |
f/3.4 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/8.0 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
70 cm to Infinity
27.6 in to Infinity
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
3 -
70 cm
1.2 -
27.6 in
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1 -
50 cm
0.4 -
19.7 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
5.6x |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
CCD contrast detection |
Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
No |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.7 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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230,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (Up to 6400 in Low Light scene mode) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
No |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3 |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 4 sec |
1/2500 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Digital ESP, Spot, Face detection AE w/ face-detection AF |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (spot metering at center), Face Detect AE |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
No |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, Landscape+Portrait, Night, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Available Light Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Behind Glass, Documents, Auction, Shoot & Select 1 / 2, Beach&Snow, Pre-capture Movie |
Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, Face Self-Timer), Low Light (2MP). Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks |
Self Timer: |
12 seconds seconds |
2, 10, Custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
No |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off |
Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE Lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Wide: 0.66 - 14.4ft. (0.2 - 4.4m); Tele: 1.2 – 10.2ft. (0.6 - 3.1m) at ISO 800 |
ISO Auto: 1.6-9.8 ft./50cm-3.0m (W), 3.3-6.6 ft./1-2.0m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
xD |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
AVI Motion JPEG |
MOV (video: H.264, audio:PCM) |
Included Memory: |
14.8 MB |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
built-in memory |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
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DC input |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
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2.76 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
1.0 |
1.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
6 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
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0.77 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.74 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
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0.081 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
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2.7 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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12.0 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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370 shots (NiMH AA) |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary LI-50B |
2 x AA |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Alkaline, Lithium disposables; NiMH rechargeables |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium Ion rechargeable
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2 x Alkaline disposables
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
No |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
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Canon software suite |
OS Compatibility: |
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Windows, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
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Wide-angle 12x optically stabilized zoom, full PASM exposure modes, Smart Auto, Smart Shutter, 720p videos with stereo audio. |