Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX30

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was released 6 months earlier than the TX30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 130 grades against the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 130 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 130 features outside measurements 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 TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 130 and the TX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 130 and TX30.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX30 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively.