Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX20
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![Canon ELPH 130 front Canon ELPH 130 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-ELPH-130.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20/Sony-TX20-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX20 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
- Announced January 2013
- Also referred to as IXUS 140
(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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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 130 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Sony TX20
ELPH 130 | TX20 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon ELPH 130
TX20 | ELPH 130 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony TX20
ELPH 130 | TX20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon ELPH 130 versus Sony TX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-130-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-130-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-130-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-130-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Canon ELPH 130 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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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 |