Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX55
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 Known as IXUS 140
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced July 2011
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX55 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Canon ELPH 130 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ELPH 130 was manufactured 18 months after the TX55 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 130 matches up against the TX55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 130 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Sony TX55
ELPH 130 | TX55 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Canon ELPH 130
TX55 | ELPH 130 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Clearer screen (+770k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony TX55
ELPH 130 | TX55 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 features external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 130 versus Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 130 and the TX55.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and TX55.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 130 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Canon ELPH 130 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon ELPH 130 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Other name | IXUS 140 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-07-24 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) | 109 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 photos | 250 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $350 |