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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W320

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 140
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W320 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was announced 3 years later than the W320 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 130 grades vs the W320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Sony W320

 ELPH 130 W320 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon ELPH 130

 W320 ELPH 130 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony W320

 ELPH 130 W320 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 130 provides outside 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 W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 130 compared to the W320.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 130 and W320.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 130 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 130 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W320 Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography information
Sony W320 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography info
Sony W320 Travel photography info
63
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography advice
Sony W320 Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging details
Sony W320 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
26
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Sony W320
 Canon ELPH 130Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Alternative name IXUS 140 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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