Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony RX100 VA
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Alternative Name is IXUS 140
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Introduced July 2018
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 130 versus Sony RX100 VA, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very close but the ELPH 130 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") feature different sensor dimensions.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe ELPH 130 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the ELPH 130 grades against the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 130 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Sony RX100 VA
ELPH 130 | RX100 VA |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Canon ELPH 130
RX100 VA | ELPH 130 | |||
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Introduced | July 2018 | January 2013 | More modern by 67 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony RX100 VA
ELPH 130 | RX100 VA | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 features external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 130 versus Sony RX100 VA in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 130 vs the RX100 VA.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and RX100 VA is 96 and 89 respectively.
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 130 and RX100 VA.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 130 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 130 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Canon ELPH 130 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon ELPH 130 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
Also called | IXUS 140 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2018-07-13 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) | 299 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 images | 220 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $0 | $998 |