Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W550
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
- Other Name is IXUS 140
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
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Following is a complete comparison of the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ELPH 130 was launched 18 months after the W550 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 130 grades vs the W550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 130 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Sony W550
| ELPH 130 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 18 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Canon ELPH 130
| W550 | ELPH 130 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony W550
| ELPH 130 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 130 has physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony W550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 130 vs the W550.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and W550.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon ELPH 130 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 130 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony W550 Specifications
| Canon ELPH 130 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon ELPH 130 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Otherwise known as | IXUS 140 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2011-07-24 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) | 110 gr (0.24 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | - |
| Price at launch | $0 | $119 |