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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 140
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX66 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 130 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was brought out 11 months later than the TX66 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ELPH 130 scores versus the TX66 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Sony TX66

 ELPH 130 TX66 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon ELPH 130

 TX66 ELPH 130 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony TX66

 ELPH 130 TX66 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 130 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has specifications 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 130 and the TX66.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 130 and TX66.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX66 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer ELPH 130 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography information
Sony TX66 Portrait photography information
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography information
Sony TX66 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX66 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography features
Sony TX66 Travel photography features
63
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
great battery (250 CIPA)
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 130
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
42
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (190 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
great battery (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging advice
Sony TX66 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Sony TX66
 Canon ELPH 130Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon ELPH 130 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Also Known as IXUS 140 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 All around 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 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $350