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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(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
Sony TX55
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Sony TX55

 ELPH 130 TX55 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Canon ELPH 130

 TX55 ELPH 130 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony TX55

 ELPH 130 TX55 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX55 Portrait photography advice
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resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography factors
Sony TX55 Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography advice
Sony TX55 Travel photography advice
63
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
good battery life (250 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography features
Sony TX55 Landscape photography features
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (190 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery life (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX55 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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pretty wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Sony TX55
 Canon ELPH 130Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
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