Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony QX1

In this article, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony QX1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Lens-style by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very close but the ELPH 130 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 130 was revealed 20 months prior to the QX1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 130 scores against the QX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 130 and Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 130 and the QX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and QX1 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 130 and QX1.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 130 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony QX1 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 130 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.