• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 504.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S2550HD advantages over Canon 130 IS

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    504 mm vs 224 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 190 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.3 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon 130 IS advantages over Fujifilm S2550HD

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $250 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 81 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    133g vs 443g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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 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
  • 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 S1800

Fujifilm S2550HD
Fujifilm S1800
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm S2550HD vs Fujifilm S1800

Canon 130 IS
Fujifilm S1800
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Thinner
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Fujifilm S1800

Compared to Fujifilm S2800HD

Fujifilm S2550HD
Fujifilm S2800HD
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm S2550HD vs Fujifilm S2800HD

Canon 130 IS
Fujifilm S2800HD
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Fujifilm S2800HD

Compared to Fujifilm S2950

Fujifilm S2550HD
Fujifilm S2950
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm S2550HD vs Fujifilm S2950

Canon 130 IS
Fujifilm S2950
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Thinner
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Fujifilm S2950

Compared to Sony WX80

Fujifilm S2550HD
Sony WX80
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm S2550HD vs Sony WX80

Canon 130 IS
Sony WX80
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Sony WX80

Compared to Canon 140 IS

Fujifilm S2550HD
Canon 140 IS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm S2550HD vs Canon 140 IS

Canon 130 IS
Canon 140 IS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • HDMI out
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

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