Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX1

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 130 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the ELPH 130 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 130 was unveiled 3 years after the TX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 130 matches up against the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 130 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 offers 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) and the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 130 versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 130 compared to the TX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 130 and TX1.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 130 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon ELPH 130 will show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 130 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.