Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T99
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T99 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
- Launched January 2013
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 140
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Released July 2010

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T99 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 130 was revealed 2 years after the T99 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 130 grades versus the T99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T99 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 130 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Sony T99
ELPH 130 | T99 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 31 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Canon ELPH 130
T99 | ELPH 130 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony T99
ELPH 130 | T99 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 130 provides outer 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 T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 130 vs the T99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 130 and T99.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 130 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger ELPH 130 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Canon ELPH 130 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon ELPH 130 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Alternate name | IXUS 140 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $0 | $179 |