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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W310 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 140
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W310 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 130 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was launched 3 years later than the W310 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 130 matches up vs the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Sony W310

 ELPH 130 W310 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Canon ELPH 130

 W310 ELPH 130 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony W310

 ELPH 130 W310 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 130 provides physical dimensions 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 W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 130 versus the W310.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 130 and W310.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 130 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 130 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography factors
Sony W310 Portrait photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography information
Sony W310 Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography highlights
Sony W310 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography details
Sony W310 Travel photography details
63
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (190 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (190 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging factors
Sony W310 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Sony W310
 Canon ELPH 130Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon ELPH 130 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Also called IXUS 140 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $150