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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also referred to as IXUS 140
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2012
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX20 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 130 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was manufactured 11 months after the TX20 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 130 scores vs the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Sony TX20

 ELPH 130 TX20 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon ELPH 130

 TX20 ELPH 130 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony TX20

 ELPH 130 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 130 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 130 vs the TX20.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 130 and TX20.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 130 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography information
Sony TX20 Portrait photography information
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography details
Sony TX20 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography features
Sony TX20 Travel photography features
63
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (190 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
environment sealing
provides focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery pack (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging details
Sony TX20 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Sony TX20
 Canon ELPH 130Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon ELPH 130 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Also Known as IXUS 140 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design 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 aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" 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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $330