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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 140
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 130 versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 130 was unveiled 2 years after the TX100V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 130 scores against the TX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Sony TX100V

		

		

			
 ELPH 130 TX100V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Canon ELPH 130

		

		

			
 TX100V ELPH 130 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony TX100V

		

		

			
 ELPH 130 TX100V 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 provides external 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) and the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 130 versus Sony TX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 130 versus the TX100V.
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX100V size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 130 and TX100V.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 130 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 130
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
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 decent MP (16MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 130 Street photography factors
Sony TX100V Street photography factors
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus via touch
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than competition (147g)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon ELPH 130 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (190 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon ELPH 130 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
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 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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 comes with focus via touch
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (147 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography features
Sony TX100V Landscape photography features
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 not so great battery life (190 shots)
 no Time Lapse mode
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 rather wide (25mm)
 big screen (3.5")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon ELPH 130 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic support
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 rather wide (25mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic support
 heavier than competition (147g)
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Sony TX100V
 Canon ELPH 130Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Also referred to as IXUS 140 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $380