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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W510

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W510 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 140
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W510 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was brought out 2 years later than the W510 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 130 matches up vs the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Sony W510

 ELPH 130 W510 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Canon ELPH 130

 W510 ELPH 130 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony W510

 ELPH 130 W510 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 offers external 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 W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 130 against the W510.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 130 and W510.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon ELPH 130 to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 130 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 130
Street photography with Sony W510
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
63
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (190 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 130
Landscape photography with Sony W510
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (190 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
32
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging features
Sony W510 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Sony W510
 Canon ELPH 130Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon ELPH 130 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Alternative name IXUS 140 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN1
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 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $99