Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX5

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 130 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

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).

Check out the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.