Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W310
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W310 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
- Released January 2013
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 140
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W310 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 130 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Sony W310
ELPH 130 | W310 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 37 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Canon ELPH 130
W310 | ELPH 130 |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony W310
ELPH 130 | W310 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 130 versus Sony W310 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Canon ELPH 130 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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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 |