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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T90

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
32 Overall
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Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(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
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 140
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T90 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T90, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was launched 3 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 130 scores vs the T90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Sony T90

		

		

			
 ELPH 130 T90 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Canon ELPH 130

		

		

			
 T90 ELPH 130 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony T90

		

		

			
 ELPH 130 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 130 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 130 versus the T90.
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T90 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and T90.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 130 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 130 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon ELPH 130 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
35
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
27
 you can focus manually
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 130 Street photography info
Sony T90 Street photography info
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
55
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography highlights
Sony T90 Sports photography highlights
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (190 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 130
Travel photography with Sony T90
63
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 bad battery power (190 shots)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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 flash built-in
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than others in class (148g)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography features
Sony T90 Landscape photography features
42
 fairly wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 bad battery power (190 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
 you can focus manually
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging info
Sony T90 Vlogging info
31
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic port
27
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone port
 more heavy than others in class (148g)
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Sony T90
 Canon ELPH 130Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon ELPH 130 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also called IXUS 140 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $259