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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX5

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 140
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the ELPH 130 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.

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The ELPH 130 was revealed 2 years after the TX5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ELPH 130 scores versus the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Sony TX5

 ELPH 130 TX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Canon ELPH 130

 TX5 ELPH 130 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony TX5

 ELPH 130 TX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 130 features 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) while the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 130 versus the TX5.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and TX5.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 130 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon ELPH 130 will provide greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 130 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography features
Sony TX5 Portrait photography features
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography advice
Sony TX5 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX5 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography info
Sony TX5 Travel photography info
63
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
weather proof
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (148 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography details
Sony TX5 Landscape photography details
42
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (190 shots)
no Timelapse function
43
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging details
Sony TX5 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
30
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Sony TX5
 Canon ELPH 130Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon ELPH 130 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Also Known as IXUS 140 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $239